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Application of Smart Technologies in Orchard Management submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: irrigation; UAV; irrigation systems; yield; IoT; precision agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Agriculture)
Greens—Biofortification for Improved Nutritional Quality submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: microgreens; sprouts; baby leaf vegetables; biofortification; bioactive compounds; interspecific metabolite transfer
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Product Quality and Safety)
Sustainable Small Grain Cropping Systems: Circular Economy, Pollution Mitigation, and Farmer-Centric Innovation submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: small-grain systems; climate resilience; soil and plant health; food safety; precision farming; agroecological practices; sustainable agriculture; circular economy; pollution mitigation; waste valorization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Muscle Biology and Meat Science—Improving Meat Safety and Nutritional Value submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: meat quality; nutritional value; meat processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
New Insights into the Molecular Mechanisms of Plant Defense Against Abiotic Stress
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: abiotic stress; molecular mechanisms; climate -resilient crops; epigenetic regulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Table Olives: Processing, Analysis Technology and Valorization of Olive Oil By-Products
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 67 | 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)
Arbuscular Mycorrhiza in Cropping Systems submission deadline 5 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2053 | Submission Open
Keywords: arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi; crop production; quality of crops; stress resistance; plant nutrition; antioxidant capacity; plant metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Breeding for Abiotic Stress Resistance in Crops: Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
edited by
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2878 | Submission Open
Keywords: QTLs; complex traits; resilience; advanced plant breeding; genome editing; genomic selection; genome-wide association studies; automation; robotic engineering; phenomic platforms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Genetics, Genomics and Breeding)
Quantitative Genetics of Livestock Populations
edited by Liga Paura and Rūta Šveistiene
submission deadline 10 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: heritability; variance components; genetic correlation; breeding value estimation; pure breeding and crossbreeding; inbreeding; selection response; animal breeding programmes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Genetic Diversity Assessment and Phenotypic Characterization of Crops
edited by and Ankica Kondić-Špika
submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7690 | 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)
Enhancing Soil Health and Water Use Efficiency in Sustainable Agriculture
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2673 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil health; water use efficiency; sustainable agriculture; soil fertility; water conservation; precision agriculture; climate-smart farming; soil restoration; efficient irrigation; sustainable crop production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Water Management)
Livestock Waste Sustainable Management and Applications submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1220 | Submission Open
Keywords: livestock waste; sustainable agriculture; biomass utilization; anaerobic digestion; circular economy; eco-friendly materials; biodegradable resources
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Molecular Mechanisms and Breeding Techniques of Forage Crops
edited by Jibiao Fan, Bin Xu and
submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: breeding; forage crop; environmental stress; gene function; QTL; GWAS; yield
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Genetics, Genomics and Breeding)
Perception, Decision-Making, and Control of Agricultural Robots
edited by Jinlin Sun and
submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural robots; unmanned agricultural machinery; intelligent control; unmanned field operation; intelligent perception; agricultural navigation systems; intelligent decision-making; efficient agricultural production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Strategies to Enhance Nutrient Use Efficiency and Crop Nutrition
edited by Elcio Ferreira Dos Santos, and
submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil– plant interactions; biostimulants; isotopic techniques; nanotechnology in agriculture; abiotic stress tolerance; biofortification; plant– microbe interactions; sustainable intensification; micronutrient management; environmental impact of fertilization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Model-Based Evaluation of Crop Agronomic Traits
edited by , , and Linchao Li
submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open
Keywords: crop modeling; agronomic traits; climate resilience; precision agriculture; digital agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Agriculture)
Biostimulants for Crop Growth and Abiotic Stress Mitigation
edited by Juan Cristo Luis
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2306 | Submission Open
Keywords: biostimulants; abiotic stress; crop plants; crop resilience; model plants; stress responses; biomass production; crop productivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Energy Crops Cultivation for Biomass Production submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open
Keywords: energy; biomass; environment; costs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Pesticide Ecotoxicology and Application Technology to Reduce Contamination
edited by and Yue Geng
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open
Keywords: pesticide; insecticide; fungicide; herbicide; pesticide application technology; highly efficient; low-risk; labor-saving; minimum effective dose; ecotoxicity; environment; toxicity; non-target organism; soil contamination; water pollution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecosystem, Environment and Climate Change in Agriculture)
Recent Advances for Determination and Assessment of Compounds Involved in Crop Protection
edited by , and Eirini Anastasaki
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open
Keywords: analytical methods; chromatography; pesticides; spray solutions; agro-environment; chemical ecology; volatiles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
Salinized Soil Management: Ecological Restoration and Sustainable Productivity
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil salinization; salt stress; phytoremediation; ecological restoration; organic amendments; microbial community structure; biofertilizer; sustainable productivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Plant Growth-Promoting Microorganism-Integrated Phytotechnology: A Sustainable Approach for Crop Production Under Climate Change submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant growth-promoting microorganisms; mitigation of climate change-associated stresses in plants; sustainable agriculture; plant– microbe interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Ionic Liquids Utilization as Plant Protection Agents in Agriculture Production submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: ionic liquids; plant protection products; plant protection strategies; synthesis; physicochemical properties; biodegradability; interactions with plant and soil systems; environmental safety; crop protection; pest management; sustainability; green chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
Integrated Management of Soil-Borne Diseases—Second Edition submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil-borne diseases; replant disease; Fusarium spp.; Ralstonia solanacearum; root-knot nematode; soil-borne virus; mages of diseases; AI technology; chemical control; control efficacy; pre-plant fumigation; soil fumigant; soil disinfestation technologies; biological control agent; horticultural crops; economic assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
Sperm Preservation and Regulation of Reproductive Behavior in Livestock submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: semen; sperm preservation techniques; fertilization; sperm quality; reproductive management; sexual behavior; natural mating; precision livestock technologies; nanotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Research on Soil Carbon Dynamics at Different Scales on Agriculture
edited by Qiang Wang and
submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1263 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant– soil carbon allocation; soil organic carbon; soil nutrition; microbial community; carbon and water cycle; biogenic elements; soil sustainable development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Economics of Milk Production and Processing
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1229 | Submission Open
Keywords: profitability of dairy farms; determinants of milk production efficiency; energy cost of milk production; economic competitiveness of dairy farms; impact of milk production scale on the economic performance of dairy farms; short supply chains; organization of milk processing; economic strength of dairies; environmental constraints in milk production; impact of agricultural policy on dairy development; determinants of the consumption of milk and dairy products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Economics, Policies and Rural Management)
Research and Prevention of Grass Plant Diseases
edited by and Kangquan Yin
submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 384 | Submission Open
Keywords: grass plants; pathogens; disease control; plant immunity; effector; pathogenic mechanisms; resistance breeding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
Plant–Soil–Microbes: A Tripartite Interaction for Better Soil Quality and Crop Growth
edited by , and Zhenzhu Su
submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant– soil– microbe interactions; sustainable agriculture; soil health; microbial diversity; root exudates; microbial community dynamics; symbiotic relationships; crop productivity; innovative agricultural practices; ecological engineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecosystem, Environment and Climate Change in Agriculture)
Technologies for Achieving High-Yield Maize of High Nutritional Quality
edited by , and Shanchao Yue
submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil tillage; sowing quality; planting density; drip irrigation; fertilization management; micronutrient; integration of water and fertilizer; plant growth regulator; biostimulant; drones    
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
The Effects of LED Lighting on Crop Growth, Quality, and Yield
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: LED; light formula; light quality; light quantity; photoperiod; photobiology; growth; quality; yield
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Dairy Cow Nutrition and Milk Quality—2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: dairy cow; animal welfare; milk production; milk quality; bioactive compounds; human health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Pollution Mitigation, and Green Economy Transitions submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: remediation; green transition; alternative solutions; food safety; climate risks; agricultural innovations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecosystem, Environment and Climate Change in Agriculture)
Mechanization in Rice Farming: From Seeding to Harvesting
edited by Shan Zeng and Yu Wang
submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open
Keywords: rice farming mechanization; intelligent agricultural machinery; energy-efficient machinery; precision rice farming; automation and robotics for rice farming; smart harvesting technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Innovative Strategies for Soil Fertility, Nutrient Management, and Productivity Enhancement in Forage Crops and Grasslands submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: biochar; PGPR; biofertilisers; organic and inorganic fertilisers; macronutrient fertilisation; micronutrient fertilization; nitrogen fertilisation management; sustainable fertilisation; quality and quantity of feed
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Impact of Agronomic Practices on Topographic Features, Soil Health in Erosion Model Optimization
edited by Yong Wang and Yunqi Zhang
submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural activity; crop productivity; soil redistribution; tillage practice; soil property; soil topographic features; landscape positions; soil erosion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Cutting-Edge Technology in Agricultural Robotics: Sensing and Actuation
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2405 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural robotics; vision-based sensing; precision actuation; hand-eye coordination; end-effector design; multi-arm coordination; environmental perception; sensing and reconstruction; motion planning; soft robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Sustainable Viticulture for Climate Change Adaptation submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1471 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; mitigation strategies; sustainability; soil management practices; varietal resistance; biofertilizers; biostimulants; plant growth promoters
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Sustainable Forage-Based Livestock Systems: Strategies for Enhancing Farm Productivity, Soil Health, and Carbon Sequestration
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrient cycling; livestock farming; forage systems; grazing management; carbon storage; sustainable farming; ecosystem services; climate-smart agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Intelligent Agricultural Machinery Equipment for Boosting Grain and Oil Crop Yields
edited by , and Yinyan Shi
submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision agriculture; grain and oil crop; unmanned farms; agricultural robot; automatic navigation; path planning; perception and recognition; variables operation; algorithm optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Ruminant Nutrition: How Feeding Strategies Shape Rumen Fermentation and Microbiome Diversity
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: feeding strategies; rumen fermentation; microbiome diversity; environment and sustainability; application of multi-omics technologies; rumen health; microbial stability; microbe– host interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Intelligent Agricultural Equipment in Saline Alkali Land
edited by Xuemei Liu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3000 | Submission Open
Keywords: saline soil improvement; touching soil components; plowing and seed bed preparation; precision seeding; management of specialty crops; new energy in agricultural equipment; soil information acquisition; artificial intelligence-assisted; efficient crop harvesting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Advancements in Best Management Practices for Enhancing Soil Health and Water Quality
edited by , and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2510 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; agricultural management practices; soil health; water quality; edge-of-field practice; modeling; evaluation index
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Sustainability from Vineyard to Marketing: Innovative Frontiers in Wine Tourism submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1714 | Submission Open
Keywords: wine business and regional economy; sustainable wine tourism; visitor experience and behavior; economic performance in sustainable wineries; climate resilience in wine production; sustainability in regional wine marketing; innovative vineyard practices; indigenous grape varieties; enological process advancements; eco-friendly technologies; digitalization in wine firms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Economics, Policies and Rural Management)
Soil Microbial Community and Ecological Function in Agriculture
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1557 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial diversity; microbial function; microbe– soil– plant interaction; global change; microbial remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Germplasm Development and Usage in Modern Crop Breeding
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1478 | Submission Open
Keywords: germplasm; gene mapping; molecular marker; breeding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Genetics, Genomics and Breeding)
Crop Responses and Adaptations to Environmental Stresses: New Insights and Approaches submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open
Keywords: abiotic stress; biotic stress; plant adaptation; crop physiology; molecular responses; stress tolerance; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Genetics, Genomics and Breeding)
Advances in High-Quality or Value-Added Processing of Fruits and Vegetables—Second Edition
edited by and Huan Cheng
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: fruit and vegetables; process; storage; quality; waste; byproduct; function
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Product Quality and Safety)
Novel Feeding Strategies to Improve Health and Productivity of Swine
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision livestock farming; swine feeding; swine health; swine performance; novel feed ingredients; novel feed additives; novel feeding strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Practical Use of Crop, Pests and Diseases Models in Sustainable Agriculture
edited by Chuang Zhao and Liujun Xiao
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: crop modeling; artificial intelligence; machine learning; modeling of pests; diseases; and weeds; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Agriculture)
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