Management of Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition for Improved Crop Production
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Physiology and Crop Production".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 33
Special Issue Editors
Interests: soil fertility; plant nutrition; long-term experimental monitoring
Interests: plant nutrition; fertilization; new fertilizer types
Interests: soil fertilization; fertility evolution; soil improvement
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Soil fertility are foundational in ensuring food production and achieving sustainability in agriculture. This Special Issue of Plants aims to explore techniques for optimizing soil fertility and plant nutrition management in farmland, with a focus on cutting-edge research on soil fertility changes, crop nutrient utilization, and green agricultural production to improve soil fertility and ensure food production. By addressing key challenges such as soil degradation, nutrient imbalance, and climate change, this issue aims to provide actionable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers dedicated to advancing agricultural ecosystems.
Prof. Dr. Xingzhu Ma
Prof. Dr. Lili Zhang
Prof. Nan Sun
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green and efficient agricultural production technology
- soil amendments and organic matter management
- precision agriculture promoting nutritional optimization
- changes in soil fertility and biological activity in farmland
- sustainable crop rotation management
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