Nutrition Management and Weed Management Strategies in Horticultural Plants
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2025 | Viewed by 511
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Interests: precision weed control; invasive weed species; seed germination; weed emergence; innovative solutions for weed control
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Interests: farm machinery; precision and digital agriculture; precision crop protection; site-specific management; variable-rate technology
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Interests: floriculture; ornamental plants; nutrient management; crop physiology; environment protected cultivation; horticulture; plant nutrition; fertilizers; crop production; sustainability; vegetable production; fertigation; hydroponics; micropropagation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Horticultural crops, including vegetables, medicinal plants, aromatic species, and ornamentals, play a vital role in human nutrition, medicine, and esthetic enrichment. Moreover, horticultural crops are fundamental in several industries (e.g., fabrics). Mineral nutrients are essential in plant growth and development; achieving optimal production levels in these crops requires effective and balanced nutrition management, as imbalances can significantly limit horticultural productivity, impacting both yield and quality. Weeds are another critical, but often overlooked, challenge in horticultural systems. They compete, often very successfully, with crops for essential nutrients, exacerbating stress in plants and reducing overall productivity. Addressing weed competition is essential in maintaining nutrient availability and achieving sustainable production goals. This Special Issue will bring together innovative research and insights into managing nutrition and weeds in horticultural systems. We welcome contributions exploring diverse topics, including advanced nutritional strategies tailored to specific crops, site-specific nutrient management, the role of nutrient balance in stress tolerance, sustainable and environmentally friendly weed control methods, and integrated approaches to simultaneously addressing these challenges. By emphasizing sustainable practices and innovations, this Special Issue will provide practical solutions to enhance horticultural productivity while preserving environmental resources. We invite the submission of original research, reviews, and case studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in these crucial areas of horticultural science.
Dr. Nebojša Nikolić
Dr. Marco Sozzi
Prof. Dr. Giampaolo Zanin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable horticulture
- crop–weed competition
- innovations in horticultural practices
- weed management
- nutrient use efficiency
- weed management
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