Application of Organic Amendments in Agricultural Production—3rd Edition
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Soil and Plant Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 876
Special Issue Editor
Interests: plant nutrition; organic fertilization; root growth and dynamics; root–rhizosphere interactions; fruit quality; tree physiology
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Dear Colleagues,
Soil is an essential resource for plant growth and yield. It undergoes a rapid degradation process in intensive agricultural areas, but it has extremely slow formation and regeneration mechanisms. As a consequence, soils of agroecosystems are severely depleted of organic matter and macro-/micronutrient pools. In addition, the production of urban and industrial organic waste is increasing worldwide, and environmentally friendly strategies for their disposal, e.g., compost production, have been developed. Furthermore, the application of organic fertilizers could help to mitigate the negative effect of the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide, since they can sequester C into the soil. The necessity of bringing together economic and ecological issues has led to an increase in the use of organic fertilizers worldwide since, in addition to their positive effects on soil chemical, physical, and biological properties, they also improve plant performance.
The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight the effect of different organic amendments on plant performance, soil quality, and the environment. Manuscripts dealing with the effect of organic amendment supply on plant performances, soil chemical, physical, and biological properties, and carbon sequestration will be considered.
Dr. Elena Baldi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- soil organic matter
- carbon sequestration
- plant performances
- soil fertility
- nutrient availability
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