Enhancing Soil Health and Nutrient Resilience in Orchards and Vineyards
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Fruit Production Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2026 | Viewed by 1110
Editors
Interests: soil ecology; soil microbial community; nutrient cycling; soil carbon sequestration; sustainable agriculture; biodiversity; ecosystem functions; environmental science; soil biological indicators; soil health; green manure practices
Interests: soil chemistry; soil health; soil biological indicators; organic matter dynamics in agricultural systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a new Special Issue dedicated to advances in sustainable soil and nutrient management for perennial cropping systems. The long-term resilience of orchards and vineyards depends on the health and functional integrity of the soil. In the current era of climate uncertainty and environmental degradation, the agricultural sector faces an urgent transition toward low-input, regenerative, and organic farming. This shift requires a profound rethinking of the soil-plant interface to ensure that productivity remains decoupled from excessive environmental impact.
The aim of this Special Issue is to collect original research and reviews addressing these challenges. We intend to highlight evidence-based strategies for enhancing nutrient cycling dynamics and restoring soil organic matter. We encourage contributions on the adoption of soil-conservation techniques—such as advanced cover cropping and reduced tillage—and the use of organic amendments to promote biodiversity and carbon sequestration.
Of particular interest are studies focusing on the biological, chemical, and physical aspects of soil fertility. Our goal is to present solutions that ensure productive consistency and fruit quality while safeguarding ecosystem services. We welcome multidisciplinary studies providing a basis for the transition to more resilient perennial agroecosystems.
Dr. Raffaella Morelli
Dr. Martina Mazzon
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- soil health
- soil biodiversity
- nutrient cycling
- carbon sequestration
- cover crops
- organic fertilization
- orchard management
- sustainable viticulture
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