Modern Technologies in Water and Fertilizer Management for Sustainable Crop Production

Dear Colleagues,

Water and nutrients are fundamental to crop growth and agricultural productivity. Efficient management of these resources is critical for sustainable agriculture. While technologies such as drones, remote sensing, smart greenhouses, and climate monitoring are transforming agricultural practices, the impact of these technologies on plant growth, physiology, and ecological interactions remains a key area of research.

This Special Issue focuses on the application of modern technologies to optimize water and fertilizer management, with particular emphasis on their roles in improving plant health, growth, and water use efficiency. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, rapid and accurate sensing of soil moisture and nutrients, advanced water and fertilizer management strategies, the use of big data and machine learning in plant-based systems, and other technological approaches for enhancing the efficiency of water and nutrient utilization. Both systematic reviews and short communications are welcome.

Yours faithfully,

Prof. Dr. Shouchen Ma
Dr. Shoutian Ma
Prof. Dr. Yang Gao
Prof. Dr. Tongchao Wang
Dr. Sen Li
Guest Editors

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