Food Security in the Face of Drought: Challenges and Prospects for the Future
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Farming Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 215
Special Issue Editor
Interests: plant physiology; polymerase chain reaction; eco-physiology; crop ecology; climate change adaptation; crop growth modelling
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Dear Colleagues,
Droughts, exacerbated by climate change, pose significant threats to global food security, impacting crop yields, grain nutrients, livestock health, and water availability. This Special Issue seeks to explore the multifaceted challenges drought presents to food systems and to identify innovative strategies for mitigation and adaptation.
We invite contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following:
- Impact Assessment: Studies evaluating the effects of drought on agricultural productivity, food quality, and nutritional outcomes.
- Adaptation Strategies: Research on drought-resistant crop development, sustainable water management practices, and resilient farming techniques.
- Policy and Governance: Analyses of policy frameworks, international cooperation, and governance mechanisms aimed at enhancing food security in drought-prone regions.
- Technological Innovations: Explorations of technological advancements, including AI and remote sensing, in monitoring and managing drought impacts on food systems.
- Socioeconomic Dimensions: Investigations into the socioeconomic consequences of drought-induced food insecurity, including migration patterns and community resilience.
Dr. Weilu Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- drought impact assessment
- climate change adaptation
- sustainable agriculture
- water resource management
- food security policy
- technological innovations in agriculture
- socioeconomic impacts of drought
- drought-resistant crops
- international food aid
- agricultural resilience
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