Innovative Practices for Carbon Management and GHG Mitigation in Agriculture

A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Agroecology Innovation: Achieving System Resilience".

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Department of Biosystems Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
Interests: greenhouse gas emissions; climate change and agriculture; sustainable agriculture; crop modeling; soil physics; hydrological modeling

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College of Agricultural Science and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 211100, China
Interests: greenhouse gas mitigation from paddy rice; irrigation and drainage; soil C/N cycling; climate change impacts on agriculture; soil and water conservation
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Background and history of this topic

Agriculture is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, yet it also holds immense potential for carbon sequestration and climate mitigation. In recent decades, researchers and practitioners have explored innovative strategies to reduce emissions, enhance carbon sequestration, and promote sustainable agricultural practices. This Special Issue aims to document advancements in this evolving field, showcasing innovative techniques and promoting knowledge exchange.

Aim and scope of the Special Issue

This Special Issue focuses on advancing the understanding of carbon management and GHG mitigation in agriculture. We invite original research, case studies, and reviews on practices such as regenerative agriculture, precision farming, carbon-smart technologies, and sustainable land management. The aim of this collection is to bridge scientific insights and practical applications, providing a platform for interdisciplinary collaboration. Authors are encouraged to submit contributions addressing technological advancements, policy frameworks, and socio-economic implications, driving actionable solutions for a low-carbon future in agriculture.

Dr. Qianjing Jiang
Prof. Dr. Junzeng Xu
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Keywords

  • greenhouse gas
  • carbon management
  • carbon sequestration
  • sustainable agricultural
  • regenerative agriculture
  • precision farming
  • carbon-smart technologies

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Mitigating Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Agricultural Soils with Biochar: A Scientometric and Visual Analysis
by Jingyi Ren, Yixuan Wang, Mengqi Luo, Yuxiang Zhuang, Jixiong Wang, Sen Chai, Jun Liu, Ziqi Zhang, Yakun Li, Peng Chen and Qi Wei
Agronomy 2025, 15(5), 1115; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15051115 - 30 Apr 2025
Abstract
The application of biochar in agricultural ecosystems has been demonstrated as an effective strategy for addressing climate change. This study conducted bibliometric analysis via CiteSpace to evaluate 989 publications (2010–2024) on biochar’s role in mitigating agricultural soil N2O emissions. Key findings [...] Read more.
The application of biochar in agricultural ecosystems has been demonstrated as an effective strategy for addressing climate change. This study conducted bibliometric analysis via CiteSpace to evaluate 989 publications (2010–2024) on biochar’s role in mitigating agricultural soil N2O emissions. Key findings include (i) rapid growth in publications and citations, with Science of the Total Environment leading in output and Soil Biology and Biochemistry in citation impact; (ii) China and the Chinese Academy of Sciences dominate national and institutional contributions, and author networks exhibit multi-tiered collaboration structures with limited overlap between high-productivity and high-impact researchers; (iii) research hotspots prioritize global warming potential, carbon footprint, and biochar’s chemistry property, mineralization, and pyrolysis processes; (iv) and the field evolved through three phases, as follows: initial emphasis on biochar–fertilizer synergies (2010–2015), followed by microbial mechanisms (2016–2020), and recent focus on soil carbon dynamics and multi-greenhouse gas interactions (2021–2024). Future research should address feedstock–pyrolysis coupling mechanisms, soil-specific application thresholds, and biochar–water–fertilizer interfacial interactions to optimize emission reduction, enhance nitrogen efficiency, and support China’s “Dual Carbon” goals. The study has important guiding significance for promoting the theoretical framework of sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient soil management. Full article
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