Soil Fertility and Nutrients in Sustainable Agriculture
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Agricultural Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editors
Interests: soil fertility; sustainable nutrient management; organic amendments; soil–plant–microbe interactions; bioproducts for agriculture
Interests: plant physiology; nutrient uptake; abiotic stress; plant–soil interactions; sustainable crop production
Interests: environmental chemistry; nanotechnology; pollutans; water tretments; microplastics, food security
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Interests: plant biology; soil chemistry; soil science; sustainable agriculture
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Soil fertility and nutrient management are fundamental pillars to ensure the sustainability of current and future agricultural systems. This Special Issue aims to gather innovative research articles and critical reviews addressing the integrated management of nutrients (organic, inorganic, and biological) under scenarios of climate change, soil degradation, and increasing production pressure.
We welcome contributions that integrate multidisciplinary approaches, including soil microbiology, controlled-release nutrient technologies, biofertilizers, organic amendments, agro-industrial waste recycling, and regenerative agriculture practices. The overall objective is to provide a solid scientific framework that supports sustainable soil fertility strategies, enhancing crop productivity while conserving soil health and ecosystem functions.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Patricia Poblete-Grant
Dr. Sofía Pontigo
Dr. Jonathan Suazo-Hernández
Dr. Claudio De Pasquale
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- soil fertility
- nutrient cycling
- biofertilizers
- organic amendments
- sustainable agriculture
- soil health
- climate change
- phosphorus use efficiency
- nitrogen management
- soil–plant interactions
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