Sustainable Soil Improvement for Crop Production

Dear Colleagues,

Soil is a living and dynamic system that underpins global food production and ecosystem stability. However, intensive agricultural practices, excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides, and climate change have accelerated soil degradation, nutrient imbalance, and loss of organic carbon. Developing sustainable soil improvement strategies is therefore critical for maintaining soil fertility and supporting resilient crop production systems.

This Special Issue aims to highlight the recent advances and innovative practices related to the enhancement of soil health in a sustainable manner. Topics of interest include organic amendments, biochar and compost applications, microbial inoculants, green manures, and conservation tillage. Studies exploring the mechanisms of soil–plant–microbe interactions, carbon and nutrient cycling, and the evolution of soil structure under different management practices are especially welcome.

We encourage the submission of original research, reviews, and modeling studies that integrate physical, chemical, and biological perspectives. By providing a multidisciplinary platform, this Special Issue seeks to advance our understanding of how sustainable soil management can restore soil functions, improve crop yield and quality, and contribute to long-term agroecosystem sustainability.

Dr. Beini Gong
Dr. Lijuan Xie
Guest Editors

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