Strategies for Efficient Irrigation and Water Use in Horticultural Crops
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Protected Culture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 July 2025 | Viewed by 1253
Special Issue Editors
Interests: water stress; water resources; efficient irrigation; evapotranspiration
Interests: cleaner production; sustainability; environmental regulation
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Interests: water conservation; irrigation; water and fertilizer utilization; nutrient management
Interests: hydrology; climatology; meteorology; drought propagation; rainfall variability
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As global water scarcity becomes an escalating concern, efficient water management in horticultural practices is paramount for sustainable food production. Horticultural crops play a pivotal role in the world's food supply, contributing substantially to nutritional diversity and economic prosperity. However, the traditional methods of irrigation often lead to inefficient water utilization, exacerbating the strain on already limited water resources.
The purpose of this Special Issue “Strategies for Efficient Irrigation and Water Use in Horticultural Crops” is to present innovative approaches to optimize water resources in horticulture, precision irrigation techniques, drought-resistant crop varieties, sensor-based systems for intelligent irrigation management, advanced water-saving irrigation techniques, water consumption under stress conditions, light modulation, hydrothermal simulation, crop water requirements and consumption.
We welcome submissions that explore the intricate relationship between water use and crop outcomes, emphasizing resource-use efficiency and environmental sustainability. This Special Issue strives to address the challenges posed by limited water resources while ensuring the continued production of high-quality horticultural crops.
Dr. Peng Chen
Dr. Tangzhe Nie
Prof. Dr. Renjie Hou
Dr. Zhaoqiang Zhou
Dr. Qi Wei
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- precision irrigation
- smart cultivation
- water-use efficiency
- environmental stress
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