Enhancing Plant Quality and Sustainability in Aquaponics Systems
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Protected Culture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 480
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aquaculture; automation; biosystems; embedded systems; renewable energy
Interests: biosystems; integrated agri-aquaculture system; urban/rural farming; sustainable development goals
Interests: agriculture; plant physiology; plant defense; specialized metabolites; metabolomics; chemometrics; data science
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As aquaponics systems increase in complexity and popularity, innovative strategies are essential for maximizing the health, productivity, and environmental efficiency of plants.
To address these challenges, we are pleased to announce a Special Issue titled "Enhancing Plant Quality and Sustainability in Aquaponics Systems". This Special Issue serves not only as a platform for sharing cutting-edge research but also as a catalyst for advancing the field. It aims to bring together the latest studies, methodologies, and practical applications that contribute to improving plant quality and sustainability in aquaponics.
The growing interest in aquaponics has led to numerous studies exploring various aspects of plant growth, system management, and sustainability. Researchers are increasingly focused on innovative approaches to enhance nutrient uptake, optimize system performance, and improve the overall sustainability of aquaponics systems. This Special Issue seeks to highlight recent advances, novel techniques, and practical solutions in these areas.
We invite submissions that include, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Innovative strategies for improving plant health and yield in aquaponics systems.
- Techniques for optimizing nutrient delivery and utilization in aquaponics environments.
- Advances in system design and management to enhance sustainability and efficiency.
- Studies on the effects of different plant species and cultivars on system performance.
- Research on the integration of new technologies and methods for enhancing plant quality and sustainability.
- Aquaponics 4.0, integrating IoT, Meta-Analysis, BIG data, and AI.
By contributing to this Special Issue, you will have the opportunity to showcase your work and share valuable insights that will help drive further advancements in the field. The goal is to create a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and future directions, supporting the continued growth and success of aquaponics. Together, we can shape the future of this exciting field.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and collaborating to advance the science and practice of aquaponics.
Yours faithfully,
Dr. Genaro Soto-Zarazua
Dr. Priscila Flores-Aguilar
Dr. Amanda Kim Rico-Chávez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Aquaponics 4.0
- eustress
- biostimulation
- alternative feed
- urban aquaponics
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