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Genetic Diversity Assessment and Phenotypic Characterization of Crops—2nd Edition
edited by and Ankica Kondić-Špika
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 539 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic diversity; genomic analysis; phenotypic diversity; high-throughput phenotyping; crop improvement; crop adaptation; crop resilience; nutritional quality; big data analysis; bioinformatics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Genetics, Genomics and Breeding)
Bioactive Compounds from Agricultural Products and By-Products: Extraction, Characterization, and Potential Applications submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 397 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural products and by-products; sustainable agriculture; biostimulants; biopesticides; food product development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Product Quality and Safety)
Table Olives: Processing, Analysis Technology and Valorization of Olive Oil By-Products
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open
Keywords: fermentation; starter cultures; olive oil by-products; bioactive compounds; innovative biotechnology; nutraceuticals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Product Quality and Safety)
Heat Stress in Farm Animals: Impacts and Mitigation Strategies submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open
Keywords: reproductive performance; growth rate; immune system; mitigation strategies; environmental conditions; animal welfare; cooling systems; shade; ventilation; thermotolerance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Forage Breeding and Cultivation—2nd Edition
edited by , and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open
Keywords: forage breeding; phenotype; genotype; genomic selection; domestication and improvement; fertilization; nutrient utilization; irrigation systems; biological yield
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Precision Irrigation System: Challenges and Opportunities
edited by and Jingqiu Chen
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision irrigation; sensor; crop water detection; irrigation decisions; modeling; irrigation scheduling; irrigation science; irrigation management; image analysis; remote sensing; deep learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence and Digital Agriculture)
Innovations in Grain Storage, Handling, and Processing
edited by Yanlong Han, and Anqi Li
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural products processing; quality inspection; numerical simulation; granular flows; automated management; mechanism analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Metabolomics Approaches to Enhancing Crop Tolerance Against Abiotic Stresses
edited by Paulo R. Ribeiro
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: abiotic stress; crop tolerance; drought; heavy metal toxicity; heat stress; metabolic biomarkers; metabolomics; multi-omics integration; plant-microbe interactions; salinity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Entomopathogens and Their Application in Pest Biological Control submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiological control; entomopathogen; application; formulation; virulence; interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
The Role of Organic Wastes in Enhancing Soil Organic Matter and Promoting Crops Growth in Vegetable Production
edited by and Krzysztof Pakuła
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil organic matter; soil quality; organic waste materials; waste management; vegetable production; yield; crop quality; growth promotion; sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Antibiotic Detection in Animal-Derived Agricultural Products
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotics; animal-derived agricultural products; detection method; sample pretreatment method; rapid detection technology; nondestructive testing technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Endemic and Emerging Bacterial Diseases in Agricultural Crops
edited by Marco Scortichini and
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1065 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacterial pathogens; quarantine bacteria; molecular detection; host-bacterium interaction; beneficial microbes; field management strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
Research on Behavior and Physiology of Horses
edited by Francesca Aragona
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open
Keywords: horses; behavior; physiological variation; stress response; homeostasis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Natural Antimicrobial Agents for Crop Protection and Enhancement Applications
edited by , Bazilė Ravoitytė and
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: probiotics; epiphytes; endophytes; bacteria; yeasts; antimicrobial; antibacterial; essential oils; fermentation; metabolites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
Resilient Legume-Based Cropping Systems: Integrating Agronomic, Soil and Nutrient Perspectives submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: legume-based cropping systems; soil health; nutrient cycling; agronomic resilience; cover crops; biological nitrogen fixation; cropping system diversification; soil carbon sequestration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Systems and Management)
Regulation of Gut Microbiota to Improve Pig Health and Growth
edited by Jianping Quan and Gong Li
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiota; pig growth; pig health; microbiota modulation; host-microbe interaction; probiotics and postbiotics; bacteriophage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Mapping and Functional Analysis of QTLs in Rice Breeding
edited by
submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: rice; QTL; abiotic- and biotic-stress; functional materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Genetics, Genomics and Breeding)
Molecular Breeding for Wheat Disease Resistance
edited by Monika Cseplo
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open
Keywords: wheat disease resistance breeding; wheat pathogens; molecular markers; genomic selection and prediction; gene editing technologies; eco-friendly and sustainable farming systems; resistance genes; omics technologies; pathogen monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Genetics, Genomics and Breeding)
Soil Carbon Enhancement for Sustainable Climate-Smart Agriculture
edited by Eszter Tóth and
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable soil management; regenerative agriculture; carbon sequestration; GHG mitigation; conservation and reduced tillage; cover crops
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Honey Bee Health and Sustainable Honey Production submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: honey bee; pollinators; biodiversity; sustainable beekeeping; sustainable practices; honey production; environmental pollutants; quality of bee products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Agroecological Pathways Toward Resilient and Sustainable Organic Farming Systems
edited by and Marta Wyzińska
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic farming; agricultural practices; agricultural resilience; sustainability; agroecology; diversification; farm robotics; yield gap; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Sustainable Transitions Toward Climate-Neutral and Multifunctional Extensive Livestock Systems submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon neutrality; pasture; LCA; livestock; soil organic carbon; ecosystems services
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Cultivation Methods in Oilseed Crops to Optimize Yield and Improve Resource Utilization Efficiency
edited by and Jie Zhao
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: oilseed crops; cultivation techniques; yield optimization; resource utilization efficiency; precise sowing; rational fertilization; composite planting pattern
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Strategies and Practices to Mitigate Greenhouse Gas and Nitrogen Emissions from Livestock Production Systems
edited by Abele Kuipers
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: emissions mitigation; GHG and nitrogen; feeding; grazing; housing; practices; techniques; capturing from air; rest product; tools; carbon credits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Machine Learning in Precision Livestock Farming: From Animal Activity Forecasting to Environmental Control submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1811 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine learning; precision livestock farming; artificial intelligence; algorithm; sensors; animal housing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence and Digital Agriculture)
Building Resilience Through Sustainable Agri-Food Supply Chains
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 653 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable food production and trade; sustainable business models; conceptual representations of sustainability; resilience; eco-innovation; eco-management; digital solutions; profitability– sustainability trade-offs; sustainability in small- and medium-sized agri-food enterprises; sustainable investment; sustainability impact assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Economics, Policies and Rural Management)
Physiological Responses of Maize to Abiotic Stress
edited by and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 604 | Submission Open
Keywords: maize; abiotic stress; physiological responses; biochemical responses; transcriptomics; stress tolerance and adaption
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
From Nano to Bio-Based Solutions for Preserving Soil Health in Agroecosystems submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 298 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-agriproducts; bio-based products; organic farming; plant nutrition; plant protection; environmental monitoring; soil health; soil quality; risk assessment; food safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Emerging Diseases of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits and Nuts submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: invasive pathogens; geographic range expansion; new diseases; plant resilience; diagnostic tools; management strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
The Influence of Agricultural Management Practices on Cereal Yield and Quality
edited by
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: cultivation practice; crop rotation; soil tillage; conservation tillage; cover crops; fertilizer and plant protection management; biotic and abiotic stresses; biostimulants; sowing date and density; seed quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Application of Intelligent Technologies in Farm Animal Disease, Feeding and Building Environmental Control
edited by Liqiang Han, and Xuemei Nan
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5595 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal disease; animal feeding; environmental control; smart livestock farming; intelligent agricultural equipment; animal health surveillance and early warning; image recognition; livestock behavior recognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Research on Plant Production in Greenhouse and Plant Factory Systems—2nd Edition
edited by Wei Lu and Chengbo Zhou
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4962 | Submission Open
Keywords: greenhouse; plant factory; controlled environment; precision agriculture; artificial light; environment simulation; crop photosynthesis; crop improvement; crop breeding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence and Digital Agriculture)
The Effects of LED Lighting on Crop Growth, Quality, and Yield
edited by and
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3503 | Submission Open
Keywords: LED; light formula; light quality; light quantity; photoperiod; photobiology; growth; quality; yield
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Key Technology Research and Applications of Agricultural Inspection Robots Based on Machine Vision and Artificial Intelligence
edited by , Yan Qian, Yuhua Li, and Wentian Zhang
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1781 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine vision; artificial intelligence; agricultural inspection robots; agricultural sensors; agricultural big data analytics; behavior recognition of livestock and poultry; plant phenotyping and pest detection; agricultural laboratory safety and gas sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence and Digital Agriculture)
Remote Sensing in Smart Irrigation Systems
edited by Wenting Han and Guomin Shao
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1662 | Submission Open
Keywords: remote sensing; smart irrigation; water use efficiency; soil moisture; soil salinity; crop biomass; machine learning; crop health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Artificial Intelligence and Digital Agriculture)
Water Quality and Pollution in Agriculture
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable agriculture; biological fertilizers; water pollution control; water quality; water management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Water Management)
Innovative Approaches to Improving the Quality of Meat from Farm Animals: Consumer Behavior and Market Determinants
edited by Jagoda Żurek
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open
Keywords: meat quality improvement; livestock and poultry meat; consumer behavior; market determinants; innovation in the meat industry; quality perception; labeling and certification; consumer trust; willingness to pay; sustainability and ethics; traceability and transparency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Economics, Policies and Rural Management)
New Insights into Poultry Diseases and Innovations in Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry diseases; avian pathogens; diagnostics; biomarkers; epidemiology; gut health; disease prevention and control; One Health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Anatomical, Biochemical, and Physiological Responses of Tomato to Environmental Stresses
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: tomato; plant anatomy; plant physiology; abiotic stress; biotic stress; oxidative stress; stress management; nano-agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Emerging Roles of Non-Essential Elements and Natural Compounds in High-Value Crop Growth and Stress Tolerance submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: field and horticultural crops; medicinal and aromatic plants; agronomic practices; beneficial elements; product quality and safety; natural biostimulants; precision farming; soil management; soilless growing; herbs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Occurrence and Control Strategies of Agrophagous of Horticultural Crops submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3180 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodiversity management; biopesticides; decision supporting systems; monitoring techniques; pests; physical control methods; plant diseases; weeds control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
Combining Genetics and Bioinformatics for Genetic Resources Conservation and Breeding Improvement of Sheep and Goat
edited by and Elina Leonova
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 658 | Submission Open
Keywords: sheep; goat; genomic research; genetic diversity; local breeds; molecular markers; genomic selection; polymorphisms; selection; association; bioinformatic; breeding programs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Sustainable Agricultural Practices to Enhance Soil Carbon Stability in Agroecosystems
edited by and Junjun Wu
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open
Keywords: aggregates; agroecosystems; carbon; carbon stabilization (physical; chemical; and biochemical); carbon fractions; carbon cycling enzymes and resource stoichiometry; mineral associated organic matter; sustainable agricultural practices; particulate organic matter
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
The Conservation and Management of Agro- and Forest Ecosystems in a Changing Climate—2nd Edition
edited by and Darius Kavaliauskas
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: conservation; biodiversity; sustainable management; climate change adaptation; resilience of ecosystems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecosystem, Environment and Climate Change in Agriculture)
Phosphorus Utilization and Management in Agricultural Soil Systems
edited by Bingqian Fan and
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: phosphorus use efficiency; sustainable phosphorus management; phosphorus fertilization; phosphorus cycle; phosphorus loss mitigation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Integrating Phytomanagement for Healthier Agricultural Soils submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil degradation; phytoremediation; agricultural soils; vineyards; soil structure; soil microbiome; soil health; contamination; nature-based solutions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Advancing Sustainable Management in Mediterranean Orchards submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: Mediterranean agroecosystems; sustainable management; climate change; soil degradation; orchard resilience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Systems and Management)
Strategies to Improve the Security and Nutritional Quality of Crop Species—2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 11999 | Submission Open
Keywords: agrotechnology; cultivars; soil quality; crops; nutrients; technological quality; health-promoting foods; food security; sustainable agriculture; crop protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Impacts of Emerging Agricultural Pollutants on Environmental Health submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2380 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural soils; ecological risk assessment; soil biodiversity; emerging pollutants; pesticides; microplastics; antibiotics; soil organisms; aquatic organisms; pollutant transport and fate; adsorption– desorption; phytotoxicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecosystem, Environment and Climate Change in Agriculture)
Research on the Nutrition and Physiology of Dairy and Beef Cattle
edited by , and Anna Zielak-Steciwko
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1692 | Submission Open
Keywords: dairy cattle; beef cattle; nutritional strategies; physiological processes; animal-derived products; blood biochemical indicators  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
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