New Insights in Crop Management to Respond to Climate Change

A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Innovative Cropping Systems".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 834

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Department of Vegetable Herbs, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 50A Doswiadczalna Str., 20-280 Lublin, Poland
Interests: agricultural practices of vegetables and herbal plants in field cultivation; the content of nutrients and biologically active ingredients with pro-health effects; sustainable crop production; organic agriculture; horticultural practice; irrigation of field crops; medicinal plants; secondary metabolites
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Department of Plant Production, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain
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Department of Agroecosystems and Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Plac Łódzki 3, 10-718 Olsztyn, Poland
Interests: agriculture; crop production; sustainable agriculture; plant nutrition; crop management

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Dear Colleagues,

Climate change and its effects, such as unpredictability and instability in rainfall patterns, have affected the agricultural sector. Climate change is seriously affecting agricultural production and food security. Projected changes in global climate conditions over the coming decades are expected to further decrease world crop yields on a global scale. Implementing practices like conservation tillage, crop rotation, and cover cropping helps sequester carbon, improve soil health, and reduce water usage. Additionally, sustainable farming practices contribute to biodiversity conservation, which is vital for maintaining ecosystem resilience in the face of climate change. There is a need to develop crop management innovations that address the negative impacts of climate change on man, animals, and the environment through the greater use of technological innovations through scientific research. Agricultural production can benefit already from small changes at the tactical level, such as adjustments to sowing dates, fertilization intensity, and the breeding of drought-tolerant cultivars.

This Special Issue is focused on the ‘New Insights in Crop Management to Respond to Climate Change’. We welcome high-quality submissions related to the improvement of plant agrotechnics and the post-harvest treatment of consumable as well as herbal raw materials. In particular, this will include new research focusing on all related topics, including vegetables, spices, and medicinal plants, the improvement of plant quality, post-harvest consumer and herbal raw material processing, the evaluation of the quality of plant raw materials and products, modern and more precise research methods, etc.

Dr. Andrzej Salata
Dr. Hector Moreno Ramón
Dr. Gaetano Pandino
Dr. Joanna Majkowska-Gadomska
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Keywords

  • vegetable
  • herbs
  • crop
  • biodiversity
  • nutrient
  • irrigation
  • quality plant products

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Reuse of Treated Wastewater to Address Water Scarcity in Viticulture: A Comprehensive Review
by Cátia Sofia Costa, Cristina Carlos, Ana Alexandra Oliveira and Ana Novo Barros
Agronomy 2025, 15(4), 941; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15040941 - 12 Apr 2025
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Water scarcity has become an increasingly critical global issue, affecting various sectors, including industrial, domestic, and particularly agriculture. Agriculture, as the largest consumer of water due to its substantial water requirements for food production, faces significant challenges, which are expected to intensify with [...] Read more.
Water scarcity has become an increasingly critical global issue, affecting various sectors, including industrial, domestic, and particularly agriculture. Agriculture, as the largest consumer of water due to its substantial water requirements for food production, faces significant challenges, which are expected to intensify with the growth of the global population. As a result, many countries have begun to explore innovative solutions to address this pressing problem, one of which is the reuse of wastewater for irrigation purposes. This approach has gained particular attention in viticulture, where water consumption is high, and the need for sustainable practices is paramount. This paper delves into the issue of water scarcity, focusing specifically on the winemaking sector. It reviews several studies investigating the potential of wastewater reuse for irrigating vineyards, highlighting both the promising benefits and the challenges associated with this practice. The findings suggest that using treated wastewater for irrigation in viticulture offers a viable solution to mitigate water shortages, particularly in regions facing severe droughts or limited freshwater resources. However, the successful implementation of this approach requires careful monitoring and management of several factors, including soil quality, plant health, fruit development, and the final wine product. Ensuring the safety and quality of the wine, as well as safeguarding consumer health, necessitates rigorous oversight to prevent any negative impacts from the use of reclaimed water. Full article
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