Organic Fertilization Application in Vegetable and Fruit Cultivation

Dear Colleagues,

Over the last decades we have faced the imperative need for long-term sustainable farming methods and systems able to decrease environmental pollution and preserve plant health and biodiversity. New resilient genetic resources, organic inputs, and friendly practices are essential to mitigate the changing climatic environment and its associated negative effects. Organic fertilizers significantly increase vegetable and fruit yield and quality, known for their ability to improve metabolic pathways for enhanced metabolite synthesis. On the other hand, their inappropriate application may cause serious environmental risks. 

With this Special Issue of Agronomy, we seek integrative studies that provide insights into the influence of different organic fertilizer applications on the yield and quality of diverse vegetables and fruit species, as well as reviews that offer original perspectives on the exploration of organic fertilization benefits and risks. Contributions are encouraged, where is feasible, to translate their results into comprehensive recommendations easy to apply and tested in real farm conditions. 

Dr. Brezeanu Creola
Dr. Ferdinando Branca
Guest Editors

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