Plant Nutrition Eco-Physiology and Nutrient Management

A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant-Crop Biology and Biochemistry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 2790

Special Issue Editors

College of Resources and Environment, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
Interests: plant nutrition physiology; nutrient management; soil quality assessment; nutrition stress; cereal crops; horticulture crops

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State Key Laboratory of Tea Plant Biology and Utilization, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
Interests: plant nutrition physiology; plant nutrition molecular biology; high-efficiency nutrient utilization; food quality control; tea plants; rice
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Background and introduction to the topic: In plant nutrition yields, theoretical research on the physiological ecology and applied research on fertilization management represent two critical aspects that contribute to fully understanding soil fertility, plant growth, physiological and biochemical processes, yield performance, and quality formation in response to different nutrient scenarios under greenhouse and field conditions. Studies have investigated how mineral elements, organic fertilizers, and their interactions in soil–plant–environment systems are pivotal for addressing global challenges in soil health, food security, and ecosystem sustainability. Aim and scope of the topic: The goal of this research topic is to gather the latest advances on the mechanisms underlying plant nutrition physiology and their ecological repercussions. The scope concentrates on a comprehensive analysis of the nutritional functions and the regulation of mineral elements and their interactions in plant–soil systems, with a focus on highly efficient nutrient utilization and the potential applications of nutrient management in the development of sustainable agricultural practices, as well as in minimizing ecological impacts.

Research interests and article types of the topic: The research interests to be included will be multifaceted and will include physiological adaptations to nutrient availability, the ecological consequences of nutrient imbalances, optimizing nutrient management strategies, nutrient cycling in plant–soil–environment systems, and integrated applications in sustainable agriculture. We warmly welcome all article types, including research papers, reviews, and short communications, to be published in this topic as part of Agronomy.

Dr. Jiuxin Guo
Dr. Tianyuan Yang
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Keywords

  • mineral elements
  • organic fertilizers
  • plant nutrition eco-physiology
  • nutrient management
  • yield and quality
  • nutrient use efficiency
  • soil quality and productivity
  • environmental effects

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Enhancing Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) Productivity: Exploring the Significance of Potassium Nutrition
by Ebenezer Ayew Appiah, Andrea Balla-Kovács, Akasairi Ocwa, József Csajbók and Erika Kutasy
Agronomy 2024, 14(8), 1806; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14081806 - 16 Aug 2024
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Sustainable management of potassium nutrition in alfalfa crop production is one of the major key factors for achieving optimum seed and biomass yields. An inappropriate supply of mineral potassium nutrition in alfalfa production could result in a decrease in biomass and grain yield [...] Read more.
Sustainable management of potassium nutrition in alfalfa crop production is one of the major key factors for achieving optimum seed and biomass yields. An inappropriate supply of mineral potassium nutrition in alfalfa production could result in a decrease in biomass and grain yield production, leading to luxury consumption with cost implications. Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is a perennial leguminous forage crop known for its high protein content, nutritive value, biomass yield production, soil-improving abilities, and livestock feed. Potassium nutrition plays a crucial role in alfalfa production by influencing several physiological processes essential for biomass yield, growth, development, photosynthesis, nutrient uptake, and stress tolerance. Although several studies have been conducted regarding the role of potassium nutrition in agriculture productivity, only limited research has focused on crop-specific impacts. Therefore, this paper reviews (i) the significant role potassium nutrition plays in alfalfa production along with its implications for quality, yield, growth, and resistance to abiotic stress; (ii) the factors affecting the availability, absorption, and transport of potassium; (iii) the source of potassium and the consequences of inadequate availability; and (iv) highlights some strategies for mitigating potassium nutrient deficiency to optimize alfalfa productivity and sustainability in agricultural systems. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Plant Nutrition Eco-Physiology and Nutrient Management)
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