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Integrated Water, Nutrient, and Pesticide Management of Fruit Crop
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Integrated Water, Nutrient, and Pesticide Management of Fruit Crop

A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 3236

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Davie M. Kadyampakeni

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Department of Soil, Water and Ecosystem Sciences, Citrus Research and Education Center, University of Florida, Lake Alfred, FL 33850, USA
Interests: drip irrigation; fertilizers; nutrient management; soil fertility; irrigation; evapotranspiration; water resources management; fertigation; plant nutrition; agriculture; sustainable agriculture
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Dr. Alisheikh A. Atta

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Citrus Research Education Center, University of Florida, 700 Experimental Station Rd, Lake Alfred, FL 33850, USA
Interests: plant nutrition; irrigation; fruit yield; fruit postharvest; root physiology
Dr. Said Hamido

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Soil Scientist, Rodale Institute, 3480 Summertown Hwy, Summertown, TN 38483, USA
Interests: weed control; soil science; rhizosphere; carbon dioxide; carbon sequestration; geochemistry; nitrogen; soil respiration
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Crop production challenges are multifaceted, of which abiotic and biotic stresses take the lion's share. Growers use different cultural practices to alleviate these production challenges. Researchers assume removing infected trees and replanting with disease-free trees are often not the choices of commercial growers. Resistant scions and rootstocks, the use of antibiotics, hormones, and thermotherapy, enhanced nutritional programs and/or in combination with insecticides, and reduction of inoculum, using fertilization and pesticide combinations to abate plant stresses, have been used as means to alleviate stress-induced challenges. Following the above brief explanations, we commenced this Special Issue of Agronomy, which will emphasize:

  • Fertilizer types, method of application, sources, and time of application that impact plant growth and development;
  • Resistant rootstocks to control the incidence of diseases (bacterial, fungal, or viral);
  • Plant nutrition that affects fruit production and post-harvest quality;
  • Irrigation methods and quantity of irrigation based on real-time weather data to enhance water use efficiency;
  • Antibiotics, hormones, and thermotherapythat suppress the incidence of plant pests;
  • Enhanced nutritional programs and/or in combination with insecticides;
  • Cover crop and organic fertilizers to enhance soil health and crop yield.

This Special Issue aims to increase the perception of implementing sensible practices and methodologies during various growth and development stages of crop production systems, emphasizing stress-induced challenges.

Dr. Davie M. Kadyampakeni
Dr. Alisheikh A. Atta
Dr. Said Hamido
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • plant nutrition
  • crop water requirement
  • plant physiology
  • nutrient and water dynamics
  • plant and root growth
  • fruit and postharvest quality

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Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation as a Tool for Nematode and Weed Management in Organic Sweetpotato
by Simardeep Singh, Matthew Cutulle, William Rutter, Phillip A. Wadl, Brian Ward and Churamani Khanal
Agronomy 2025, 15(3), 548; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15030548 - 24 Feb 2025
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Anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) is a promising alternative to synthetic chemical-driven pest management methods facilitated by incorporating carbon sources into the soil, tarping the soil with plastic mulch, and irrigating to soil saturation. To evaluate the impact of ASD on southern root-knot nematode [...] Read more.
Anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD) is a promising alternative to synthetic chemical-driven pest management methods facilitated by incorporating carbon sources into the soil, tarping the soil with plastic mulch, and irrigating to soil saturation. To evaluate the impact of ASD on southern root-knot nematode [Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid & White), SRKN] and yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus L.) management in organically grown sweetpotato, greenhouse studies were conducted. The treatments were structured as a factorial of two carbon amendments [chicken manure + molasses (CM + M), and no additional carbon (control)] by 20 sweetpotato genotypes with 4 replications using a randomized complete block design. The results suggest that the microcosms receiving the carbon amendment spent the most time under anaerobic conditions (<200 mvh). Planting of sweetpotato genotypes in CM + M-treated microcosms resulted in 60–90% and 56–92% suppression of soil population and egg reproduction of SRKN as compared to no additional carbon. The application of CM + M reduced overall weed cover by 79% relative to the control. Sweetpotatoes in CM + M-treated microcosms had significantly higher dry above-ground biomass (6.8 g) as compared to the control (3.6 g). The results of this study demonstrated that ASD has the potential to manage nematodes and weeds in organic sweetpotato production systems. Full article
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Physiological Responses and Assessment of Salt Tolerance of Different Blueberry Cultivars Under Chloride Stress
by Wenwen Ma, Ying Wang, Ke Li, Chunze Lu, Dekang Hou, Yanan Li, Haiguang Liu, Lin Wu and Jinying Li
Agronomy 2025, 15(2), 494; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15020494 - 18 Feb 2025
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The degree of soil salinization is still on the rise. In saline environments, NaCl is the main substance that causes plant salt damage, with the toxicity of ions under salt stress primarily involving sodium (Na+) or chloride (Cl−). However, [...] Read more.
The degree of soil salinization is still on the rise. In saline environments, NaCl is the main substance that causes plant salt damage, with the toxicity of ions under salt stress primarily involving sodium (Na+) or chloride (Cl−). However, fewer studies have focused on Cl− stress. This study investigated the differences in the growth and physiology of five blueberry varieties under Cl− stress, aiming to understand the mechanisms of Cl− tolerance and the physiological responses to Cl− stress in these varieties. Five blueberry varieties (‘Northland’, ‘PL19’, ‘Duke’, ‘Reka’, and ‘Bonnie’) were used as test materials. This study examined the changes in growth and physiological indices of blueberry plants under different concentrations of Cl− (A1–A6: 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, and 300 mmol/L) treatments. A control treatment (CK) was included to serve as a baseline for comparison. We comprehensively evaluated the Cl− tolerance of these five varieties to screen for chlorine-tolerant varieties. This study examined the concentration-dependent changes in growth and physiological indices of blueberry plants, including plant height, leaf area, chlorophyll content, electrical conductivity, levels of soluble sugar (SS), malondialdehyde (MDA), proline (Pro), and soluble protein (SP), as well as the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT). The results revealed that as the Cl− concentration increased, the growth of all blueberry varieties was inhibited; plant height, leaf area, and chlorophyll content consistently declined, whereas electrical conductivity showed a steady increase. SS and MDA content exhibited a biphasic response, with an increase at lower Cl− concentrations followed by a decrease at higher concentrations. The activities of SOD and CAT in ‘Duke’ consistently increased with rising Cl− levels. In ‘PL19’ and ‘Reka’, chlorophyll content decreased with increasing Cl−, while their proline content rose initially and then declined. In contrast, the other varieties generally showed an increasing trend in proline content. Similarly, the soluble protein content of ‘Northland’ and ‘PL19’ increased at lower Cl− levels and decreased at higher concentrations, whereas ‘Bonnie’, ‘Duke’, and ‘Reka’ displayed an overall declining trend. Principal component analysis indicated that the Cl− tolerance of the blueberry varieties ranked as follows: ‘Duke’ > ‘Bonnie’ > ‘Reka’ > ‘PL19’ > ‘Northland’. These findings lay a foundation for blueberry cultivation in saline–alkaline soils and support the selection and development of new, chlorine-tolerant varieties. Full article
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Pest Management Pathways: Control Strategies for the Olive Fruit Fly (Bactrocera oleae)—A Systematic Map
by Evangelia I. Balampekou, Thomas M. Koutsos, Georgios C. Menexes, Dimitrios S. Koveos and Nikos A. Kouloussis
Agronomy 2024, 14(12), 2929; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14122929 - 8 Dec 2024
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A systematic map is a structured method for reviewing and categorizing research evidence on a scientific topic, offering a broad overview without requiring quantitative synthesis. Unlike systematic reviews, which focus on answering specific research questions, systematic maps help identify trends, gaps, and patterns [...] Read more.
A systematic map is a structured method for reviewing and categorizing research evidence on a scientific topic, offering a broad overview without requiring quantitative synthesis. Unlike systematic reviews, which focus on answering specific research questions, systematic maps help identify trends, gaps, and patterns in literature. This approach has gained increasing recognition in entomology, particularly for providing unbiased insights in fields such as medical entomology and insect biodiversity conservation. By mapping existing studies, systematic maps aid in guiding policy decisions and research priorities. This study presents a systematic map of research on olive fruit fly [(Bactrocera oleae) (Rossi) (Diptera: Tephritidae)] control methods, a key pest in olive cultivation. By reviewing literature from the past sixteen years, we aim to provide a comprehensive analysis of the various strategies tested for managing B. oleae. The main objectives are to categorize the types of studies, assess their scope, and identify trends or gaps in pest control research. The results offer a clearer understanding of the current state of knowledge and suggest directions for future research. This systematic map will serve as a valuable resource for entomologists and policymakers working on sustainable pest management strategies. Full article
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