Nutrient Cycle in Hydroponic Cultivation
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Horticultural and Floricultural Crops".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 657
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hydroponic cultivation stands at the forefront of sustainable agricultural practices, offering a promising solution to the challenges of modern farming. As we delve deeper into the intricacies of nutrient cycling, this Special Issue is dedicated to showcasing the latest breakthroughs and in-depth analyses that are shaping the future of hydroponics. We aim to unravel the complexities and highlight the transformative potential of nutrient management in hydroponic systems.
This Special Issue will delve into a spectrum of cutting-edge topics, including the following:（1）Innovative Strategies for Nutrient Management: Exploring new methodologies for optimizing nutrient solutions that can lead to significant improvements in crop health and yield. (2) Closed-Loop Systems and Nutrient Recycling: Examining the integration of advanced closed-loop systems that promote the efficient reuse of nutrients, minimizing waste and environmental impact. (3) Nutrient Dynamics in Hydroponic Environments: Investigating the interplay between nutrient availability, uptake, and utilization in hydroponic systems and its direct correlation with crop growth and yield. (4) Advanced Technologies in Hydroponics: Highlighting the role of technology in precision agriculture, from sensor-based monitoring to automated control systems for nutrient delivery. (5) Environmental and Economic Impacts: Assessing the broader implications of nutrient cycling on the sustainability and profitability of hydroponic farming practices.
Our goal is to foster a rich, interdisciplinary discourse that not only advances the scientific understanding of nutrient cycling in hydroponics but also translates these findings into practical applications for the agricultural community. This Special Issue will serve as a platform for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to engage in a collaborative effort towards more sustainable and efficient hydroponic farming. We warmly invite researchers and practitioners to submit their original research articles, comprehensive review papers, and insightful case studies.
Dr. Dandan Tang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- hydroponic cultivation
- nutrient cycling
- nutrient management
- crop growth
- nutrient solution formulation
- environmental impact
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