Effects of Soil Tillage and Fertilizer Management on Production of Cereal Crops: 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

In the production of cereal crops, intensive tillage increases the mineralization of organic carbon in the soil, leading to a decrease in soil quality. In addition, the application of high levels of chemical fertilizers to enhance yield results in a large amount of nutrient loss, due to volatilization, immobilization, denitrification, and leaching, and increases greenhouse gas emissions from farmland, posing a grave threat to both the ecological environment and sustainable production on farmland. Therefore, to ensure high-quality farmland and promote sustainable cereal crop production, it is crucial to adopt reasonable tillage techniques and fertilization models to minimize nutrient loss.

This Special Issue aims to exchange all the progress and perspectives on the research of soil tillage and fertilizer management on cereal crop production globally. The issue will contain the latest research findings on all relevant topics, including but not limited to the following: conservation agriculture, soil tillage, fertilization mode, crop yield, agricultural product quality, resource utilization efficiency, soil fertility and health, soil nutrient supply and circulation, sustainability of soil fertilization, greenhouse gas emissions, ecological and economic benefits, and life-cycle assessment. On-site experiments and meta-analyses are appreciated. Original research papers, communications, and review articles are welcome.

Dr. Juan Han

Guest Editor

Dr. Juan Han
Guest Editor

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• conservation agriculture, soil tillage, fertilization mode, crop yield, agricultural product quality, resource utilization efficiency, soil fertility and health, soil nutrient supply and circulation, sustainability of soil fertilization, greenhouse gas emissions.