Fertilizer Management for Crop Resilience Under Abiotic Stress
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Response to Abiotic Stress and Climate Change".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: salt stress; deep placement of N fertilizer; rice yield; grain quality
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge fertilizer management strategies that enhance crop resilience to abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, extreme temperatures, and nutrient-deficient soils. As climate change intensifies these challenges globally, optimizing nutrient use efficiency becomes crucial for maintaining agricultural productivity and sustainability. We invite original research, comprehensive reviews, and insightful case studies exploring innovative fertilization approaches including bio-based fertilizers, micronutrient supplementation, controlled-release formulations, and integrated nutrient management systems. Contributions should investigate how these strategies mitigate stress impacts on crop physiology, yield stability, and produce quality at molecular, physiological, and field levels. In particular, we welcome interdisciplinary studies bridging agronomic practices with molecular mechanisms, socio-economic assessments, and environmentally sustainable solutions. This collection aims to provide practical guidance for farmers, researchers, and policymakers working toward climate-smart agriculture and global food security under increasingly challenging environmental conditions.
Dr. Lin Li
Dr. Longxin He
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- abiotic stress tolerance
- fertilizer management
- climate-resilient agriculture
- bio-based fertilizers
- integrated nutrient management
- saline-alkali soils
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