Plant Nutrient Dynamics: From Soil to Harvest and Beyond
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant-Crop Biology and Biochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 February 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant nutrition; specifically focusing on nutrient interactions between iron (Fe) and sulfur (S) and their impact on plant health; plant strategies for adapting to challenging abiotic stress conditions; focusing on how sulfur metabolism acts as a key modulator in these vital defense mechanisms
Interests: plant nutrition; specifically focusing on nutrient interactions between iron (Fe) and sulfur (S) and their impact on plant health; plant strategies for adapting to challenging abiotic stress conditions; focusing on how sulfur metabolism acts as a key modulator in these vital defense mechanisms
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue encompasses the intricate journey of essential nutrients from their availability in the soil environment through their uptake by roots, subsequent translocation to various plant organs, and their accumulation in tissues, including the edible parts. This Special Issue explores how environmental factors (such as soil properties, climate, and the presence of abiotic and biotic stresses) influence this journey.
This Special Issue highlights recent advances in nutrient absorption, transport, and accumulation in plant organs, specifically focusing on physiological, molecular, and ecological perspectives and strategies for enhancing crop nutrition under stress or low-input conditions.
This Special Issue highlights cutting-edge research that drives innovation in plant nutrition science and its applications in food security and environmental sustainability.
We welcome original research and reviews on nutrient uptake mechanisms, transport, regulatory networks, rhizosphere processes, root architecture, and sustainable agriculture applications.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Eleonora Coppa
Dr. Stefania Astolfi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant nutrition
- nutrient transport, uptake, and accumulation
- nutrient use efficiency
- low-input agriculture
- stress tolerance
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