Plant Management and Soil Improvement in Specialty Crop Production—2nd Edition
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 February 2026 | Viewed by 1715
Special Issue Editors
Interests: modern agriculture; phytoremediation; soil remediation; nanotechnology in environmental protection
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Interests: soil–plant system interactions; bioremediation; microbial ecology; soil environmental chemistry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the importance of effective plant management and soil improvement practices in the production of specialty crops. Specialty crops are high-value crops that require optimal growing conditions to ensure healthy growth and high yields, such as for fruits, vegetables, and herbs. The aim is to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest research and best practices in plant management and soil improvement, including topics such as soil health, nutrient management, water management, pest and disease control, and sustainable production methods.
This Special Issue is intended for researchers, growers, and other stakeholders involved in the production of specialty crops, and aims to provide valuable insights into how to maximize yields and profits while minimizing environmental impact.
Topics for this call for papers include, but are not restricted to:
- Soil health;
- Nutrient management;
- Water management;
- Pest and disease control;
- Sustainable production methods;
- Plant growth;
- Soil remediation;
- Plant stress response and adaptation.
Dr. Xunfeng Chen
Prof. Dr. Linchuan Fang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant management
- soil improvement
- nutrient management
- sustainable production
- specialty crops
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