Sustainable Fertilization and Irrigation Management in Horticulture
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (26 April 2024) | Viewed by 8559
Special Issue Editors
Interests: edible crop production; sustainable alternatives; season extension; fertilization; irrigation management
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Interests: water and nutrient management; sustainable practices; season extension; specialty crops
Interests: plant science; analytical chemistry; microbiology; food science; sustainable agriculture
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sustainable fertilization and irrigation management has always been a critical issue in intensive horticultural production. The use of sustainable alternatives or season extension tools is being investigated to reduce production input, increase productivity, and mitigate environmental impacts. Optimal fertilization and irrigation practices need to be adapted to specific production settings, including field production, container production, plasticulture, soilless culture, protected production in greenhouse, or high tunnels.
The purpose of this Special Issue titled “Sustainable Fertilization and Irrigation Management in Horticulture” is to present the latest advancements in sustainable fertilization and irrigation management in the production of horticultural crops including fruits, vegetables, medicinals, and ornamentals in various production systems.
Dr. Tongyin Li
Dr. Guihong Bi
Dr. Qianwen Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- edible crop
- medicinal crops
- nursery production
- sustainable alternative
- season extension
- biofertilizer
- soilless substrate
- plasticulture
- container production
- irrigation management
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