Driving Sustainable Agriculture Through Scientific Innovation
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 143
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Institute of Agriculture and Tourism in Poreč, Croatia, this Special Issue of Horticulturae seeks contributions that explore the role of science and innovation in driving sustainable Mediterranean agriculture forward.
As global food systems face escalating challenges from climate change, biodiversity loss, and resource limitations, the need for resilient and sustainable production models has never been more critical.
We welcome original research articles and review papers on a broad range of topics, including (but not limited to) the following: agroecology; organic and integrated production systems; plant nutrition and protection strategies; novel applications of biostimulants; the conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources; crop improvement; soil and water sustainability; climate adaptation and circular agriculture; and the production of olives, grapes, fruits, vegetables, wine, and olive oil. Contributions that contain interdisciplinary and applied research that connects scientific insights with practical implementation are particularly encouraged.
This Special Issue aims to promote innovative approaches that bridge traditional knowledge and modern science, contributing to agricultural systems that are ecologically sound, economically viable, and socially responsible.
Join us in celebrating 150 years of scientific dedication to agriculture by submitting your work, helping to shape a sustainable future for food and farming.
Dr. Dean Ban
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sustainable agriculture
- circular agriculture
- organic farming
- integrated production
- agroecology
- plant nutrition
- plant protection strategies
- biostimulants
- genetic resources
- crop improvement
- soil and water management
- olive-, grape-, fruit-, vegetable-, wine- and olive oil-related studies
- agricultural innovation
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