Nitrogen Cycle in Agro-Ecosystems
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Farming Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 January 2026 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research that advances our understanding of nitrogen dynamics in agricultural systems, highlighting sustainable practices for nitrogen management and their role in enhancing crop productivity and environmental resilience. Topics of interest including, but are not limited to, the following: Enhanced-efficiency nitrogen fertilizers: Innovations to reduce nitrogen losses via volatilization, leaching, and denitrification; use of coatings, urease, and nitrification inhibitors; and agronomic and environmental performance. Alternative nitrogen fertilizers: Organic and renewable N sources; biofertilizers; recycling of agro-industrial waste; and the development of low-carbon N inputs. Green manure and cover crops: The role of legumes and other species in nitrogen cycling; nitrogen release patterns; and their impact on soil organic matter and nutrient availability. Biological nitrogen fixation (BNF): Inoculation and co-inoculation with diazotrophic bacteria; plant–microbe interactions; and factors influencing BNF efficiency in field conditions. Integrated nitrogen management strategies: Combining chemical, biological, and agronomic approaches to improve nitrogen use efficiency and sustainability in agroecosystems. Environmental aspects of the nitrogen cycle: Emissions of nitrous oxide (N₂O) and other nitrogenous gases; nitrate leaching and water quality; and sustainability indicators related to nitrogen management. We welcome original research articles and reviews that cover the above aspects.
Dr. Claudia Jantalia
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fertilizers
- biological nitrogen fixation
- N losses
- N quantification
- balance of N
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