Physiological Mechanisms of Nutrient Homeostasis for Sustainable Crop Production

Dear Colleagues,

In modern agricultural production, a prominent dilemma lies in excessive fertilizer application and low nutrient use efficiency, accompanied by a series of issues including nutrient leaching, soil degradation, heavy metal accumulation, soil acidification, and soil salinization. These problems severely hinder the progress of green and sustainable agriculture. In recent years, remarkable advances have been achieved in elucidating the mechanisms underlying plant nutrient homeostasis under diverse nutrient and abiotic stresses, as well as in developing corresponding cultivation techniques and genetic improvement strategies. Nevertheless, there remains a lack of systematic collation and comprehensive integration of these research findings.

This Special Issue focuses on the physiological mechanisms of efficient nutrient utilization and nutrient homeostasis for crop production, combining cultivation regulation and genetic improvement. It welcomes original studies on the uptake, transport, assimilation, distribution and homeostasis of essential nutrients, beneficial elements and detoxification of heavy metals in plants. Additionally, it solicits research on agronomic measures such as optimized fertilizer management and efficient cultivation modes, as well as genetic improvement strategies including germplasm innovation and molecular breeding. This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge academic achievements, clarify core scientific issues, and provide solid theoretical support and practical technical guidance for reducing fertilizer application, enhancing nutrient utilization efficiency, mitigating heavy metal risks, and realizing high-quality and sustainable agricultural production.

Dr. Sheliang Wang
Prof. Dr. Changying Zeng
Guest Editors

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