Unlocking the Potential of Beneficial Elements in Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Agronomic Biofortification
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant-Crop Biology and Biochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2027 | Viewed by 106
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fertilizer synthesis; soil chemistry; sustainable chemical processes; soil fertility; plant nutrition; plant physiology; abiotic stress; biofortification; selenium; iodine
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: soil fertility; plant nutrition; plant physiology; abiotic stress; biofortification; selenium; iodine
Interests: biofortification; soil fertility; plant nutrition; environmental stress; selenium
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Presently, the agricultural sciences are deploying a range of management techniques in efforts to improve plant tolerance to abiotic stresses and the nutritional quality of crops, especially in the face of ongoing climate change, resulting in a growing need to make agricultural systems more efficient and sustainable. Alongside the proper management of mineral nutrition and soil fertility, the use of elements not considered essential plant nutrients according to classical criteria (known as beneficial elements) is one strategy capable of increasing plant resilience to different types of abiotic stresses. Furthermore, some elements beneficial to plants such as selenium (Se) and iodine (I) are essential in human nutrition, and have become targets of studies on biofortification processes. In this context, beneficial elements such as Se and I have emerged as promising avenues toward increased plant resilience, improved nutrient use efficiency, and the promotion of agronomic biofortification. In addition to these elements, silicon (Si), although not a primary target in agronomic biofortification, has come to be widely recognized as a beneficial element that enhances plant tolerance to abiotic stress. Recent advances pertaining to the effects of these beneficial elements on plant physiology, soil fertility, ecophysiology, and molecular biology have contributed to a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in plant responses to adverse conditions, from the cellular level to the production system.
Given the context outlined above, this Special Issue aims to gather together research that demonstrates the role played by beneficial elements, plant nutrition, and soil management in abiotic stress tolerance and the improved nutritional quality of crops. Original and review articles conducted under laboratory, greenhouse, or field conditions that contribute to more resilient, productive, and sustainable agricultural systems using beneficial elements are welcome in this Special Issue.
Dr. Everton Geraldo de Morais
Dr. Guilherme Lopes
Dr. Fábio Aurélio Dias Martins
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Agronomy is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- beneficial elements
- abiotic stress tolerance
- agronomic biofortification
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
