Nitrogen Management in Plant Cultivation
Special Issue Editors
Interests: effects of nitrogen on growth, physiology, and yield quality of plants
Interests: nitrogen fertilizer management, plant growth, and yield
Interests: optical sensors; plant-soil interactions; precision agriculture; N fertilization
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Dear Colleagues,
Nitrogen (N) is one of the most critical macronutrients for plant growth and productivity. Its availability, form, and management play a pivotal role in shaping crop yield, quality, and environmental sustainability. However, nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in modern agriculture remains low, leading to significant nitrogen losses through leaching, volatilization, and denitrification. These losses not only reduce economic returns for farmers but also contribute to environmental issues such as water contamination and greenhouse gas emissions.
This Special Issue, titled “Nitrogen Management in Plant Cultivation”, brings together recent advances and innovative strategies for optimizing nitrogen use in diverse cropping systems. It explores a wide range of topics, including nitrogen uptake and assimilation, soil–nitrogen interactions, biofertilizers, genetic improvement for NUE, and precise nitrogen application technologies. By integrating multidisciplinary approaches, this Special Issue aims to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to share knowledge and promote sustainable nitrogen management practices that enhance both agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship.
We invite contributions that offer novel insights, practical applications, and policy implications for improving nitrogen efficiency in plant cultivation systems globally.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Guest Editors
Dr. Nasratullah Habibi
Dr. Mohammad Yousuf Fakoor
Prof. Dr. Francisco Padilla
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- 1. Nitrogen use efficiency (NUE)
- 2. Nitrogen fertilization
- 3. Sustainable agriculture
- 4. Plant nutrition
- 5. Soil–nitrogen dynamics
- 6. Biofertilizers
- 7. Precision agriculture
- 8. Nitrogen uptake
- 9. Crop yield
- 10. Environmental impact
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