Innovative Fertilization Management for Sustainable Crop Productivity

Dear Colleagues,

The overarching goal of modern agronomic research is to develop sustainable fertilization strategies that ensure high and stable crop productivity while safeguarding soil and environmental resources. This Special Issue focuses on innovative fertilization management approaches that move beyond short-term yield maximization toward long-term sustainability and resource-use efficiency.

We invite contributions that integrate universal principles of plant nutrition with site- and region-specific agroecological conditions, including soil properties, climate variability, and farming systems. Particular emphasis is placed on multiscale approaches, from regional nutrient models to site-specific nutrient management and precision fertilization technologies.

This Special Issue also highlights the integration of advanced, technology-driven decision–support tools (e.g., precision agriculture, digital platforms, and AI-based systems) with indigenous and local knowledge to optimize nutrient use efficiency. Special attention is given to management practices that enhance soil fertility through improved carbon and nitrogen cycling, soil organic matter accumulation, greenhouse gas mitigation, and the strategic use of organic fertilizers, biofertilizers, and nutrient-cycling crops. Together, these studies aim to strengthen the scientific basis for fertilization practices that are productive, efficient, and environmentally sound.

Dr. Fengliang Zhao
Guest Editor

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