Opportunities and Challenges of Urban Horticulture
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2021) | Viewed by 433
Special Issue Editor
Interests: agronomy; vegetable production; precision agriculture; plant nutrition; nutrient uptake; nutrient requirements; water requirements; evapotranspiration; water quality; irrigation; cropping system; soil fertility; soil hydrology; soil water erosion; remediation of polluted soil
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Dear Colleagues,
Urban agriculture provides about 10% of the global food supply and is becoming an integral component of urban planning policies thanks to its multifunctional role. Urban agriculture can contribute to the social, environmental, and economics pillars of sustainable city development. However, the soil, water, and air quality of urban areas may pose serious limitations (contamination by pathogens, inappropriate use of pesticides, high occurrence of insects/disease vectors, contamination of soil and products with heavy metals, etc.) which should be taken into account to avoid threat to public health. This Special Issue aims to provide insights into the opportunities and challenges of urban agriculture for sustainable city development. Your contribution to this topic through literature reviews or original research papers that deal with urban horticulture is welcomed. I look forward to the opportunity to receive your manuscripts and share interesting outcomes with the community of scientists, students, technicians, and professionals that work in the horticultural sector.
Dr. Marco Napoli
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- urban agriculture
- city sustainability
- water and waste management
- food and nutrition security
- contaminated soil
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