Agricultural Soil Management for Crop Cultivation and Productivity
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editors
Interests: conservation agriculture; agro-ecosystem; soil carbon sequestration
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Soil management is the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture, directly influencing crop productivity, environmental health, and food security. The journal Plants is pleased to announce a Special Issue on “Agricultural Soil Management for Crop Cultivation and Productivity”. This Special Issue aims to advance our understanding of innovative soil management practices that enhance crop yields while promoting ecological resilience. We welcome research and review articles exploring topics such as soil fertility enhancement, precision nutrient management, organic and conservation tillage practices, soil microbiome dynamics, water retention strategies, and the integration of cover crops or biochar to boost productivity. Contributions addressing soil health restoration, carbon sequestration, and climate-adaptive cultivation techniques are particularly encouraged. This Special Issue seeks to provide a platform for cutting-edge research to inform sustainable agricultural practices that ensure long-term productivity and environmental stewardship.
Dr. Jian-Ying Qi
Dr. Baijian Lin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- agricultural management
- soil health
- precision agriculture
- carbon sequestration
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