Effects of Salt and Water Stress on Crop Agronomic Performance
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Farming Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 41
Special Issue Editor
Interests: genetics; plant breeding; abiotic stress
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Dear Colleagues,
Salt and drought stress are among the most pervasive abiotic factors limiting agricultural productivity worldwide, especially in the context of inefficient water use, climate change and soil degradation. In recent decades, research has advanced in identifying the key physiological, genetic, and molecular mechanisms that enable plants to survive under these harsh conditions. However, bridging the gap between fundamental insights and their application in crop improvement remains a major challenge.
This Special Issue aims to compile research that explores how salt and water stress affect the agronomic performance of crops, with a particular focus on physiological responses, breeding strategies, and molecular approaches to enhance stress tolerance. We encourage interdisciplinary submissions that integrate plant physiology, genetics, genomics, agronomy, and environmental sciences to offer holistic insights into this complex problem.
We are particularly interested in cutting-edge research that employs innovative methodologies—such as omics technologies, gene editing, phenotyping tools, and modeling approaches—to dissect plant responses and design resilient cropping systems.
Original research articles, reviews, and short communications are welcome. We also encourage the submission of articles that addresses real-world challenges in diverse crops and agroecosystems, including those focusing on genotype × environment interactions or field-level implications.
Let us tackle salinity and drought—together—for a more resilient agriculture.
Dr. Ana Fita
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- water use efficiency
- salinity tolerance
- stress-responsive genes
- plant adaptation
- resilient cropping systems
- new salt tolerant crops
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