Special Issue "Innovations for Sustainable Crop Production in the Mediterranean Region"

Dear Colleagues,

Emissions resulting from human activities (industrialization, urbanization, and agriculture) have substantially changed the climate of the world by increasing the atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases. We know that by 2050 the negative effects of climate change on agriculture will cause an increase in world hunger by 30%. Agriculture is an economic sector of high importance, as it can meet the food needs of a growing world population and generate income. However, the application of high-input agricultural techniques in recent decades has caused a decline in soil fertility, increased land desertification, reduced the world's water resources, and contributed to the loss of biodiversity. By using unsustainable non-renewable energy resources, agriculture not only contributes to climate change but is also vulnerable to its effects. Therefore, innovations in production methods are needed to increase the sustainability of agricultural production. The goal of the conference is to define the research state of the art in terms of environmental impacts in agriculture and to promote possible innovations to increase the sustainability of agricultural products. The event will focus on tree fruits, crops, greenhouse horticulture, and pathogen plant protection.

The Scientific Committee is chaired by Prof. Tiziano Caruso, assisted by national and international scientists. Each session will be introduced by an invited keynote speaker.

In the current Special Issue, we invite researchers and experts to contribute original research and opinions on sustainable greenhouse production systems for vegetable crops. Basic and applied research on climate change, biodiversity, Mediterranean food production, and enhancement of water resources and food safety are accepted. Contributions to economic aspects, sustainable crop production and consumption models, and emerging and re-emerging plant diseases in the context of climate change are also welcome.

Dr. Leo Sabatino
Dr. Giuseppe Di Miceli
Dr. Beppe Consentino
Guest Editors

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