Advances in Mineral Nutrition for Improved Crop Yield, Quality, and Sustainability
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 April 2026 | Viewed by 6
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cereal; grain yield; agrotechnical factors; quality of grain and flour; technological parameters; bread; the biological value of proteins
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Interests: soil chemistry and physicochemistry; soil organic carbon; humic substances; HPLC; UV-VIS
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Interests: cereal; grain yield; agrotechnical factors; quality of grain; technological parameters; the biological value of proteins; growing herbs; the quality of herbs
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Nutrient management represents a science-based approach to agriculture that goes beyond increasing crop yield and quality, aiming also to ensure profitability at both regional and global scales. The efficient use of nutrients, along with the reduction in pollution associated with fertilization practices, is central to the development of green, low-emission agriculture. Yet, the impacts of mineral and organic fertilization strategies on soil nutrient dynamics, plant uptake, and their ultimate effects on crop yield and quality remain insufficiently understood.
Sustainable agriculture is crucial in addressing global challenges, including food security, climate change, and environmental protection. Achieving this requires the use of carefully selected fertilizers, appropriate rates, and precise timing, while also taking into account soil variability and local conditions.
This Special Issue welcomes innovative studies on the soil–plant system in relation to crop yield and quality shaped by fertilization practices. We particularly encourage contributions that:
- Explore novel or bio-based fertilization strategies;
- Integrate nutrient management with soil–plant–microbiome interactions;
- Apply advanced tools such as sensors, modeling, or precision agriculture approaches;
- Assess implications for sustainability across diverse agroecosystems and climates.
Submissions from multidisciplinary perspectives—including agronomy, soil science, environmental science, and biotechnology—are highly encouraged. Comparative, innovative, and interdisciplinary approaches will be given particular consideration.
Prof. Dr. Tomasz Knapowski
Dr. Magdalena Banach-Szott
Prof. Dr. Wojciech Kozera
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Agronomy is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- crop production
- fertilization
- plant nutrition
- soil
- sustainable agriculture
- yield quality
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