Nutrient Management for Crop Production and Quality

Dear Colleagues,

With the improvement of people's living standards and the rapid development of the food processing industry, the demands for high-quality crops are becoming increasingly stringent. Thus, the target of crop production has gradually shifted from high yields to high yields with high quality in many countries. There are lots of practical nutrient management strategies used to improve the yields and quality of crops; however, most of these lack of convincing experimental data and are not in-depth mechanistic studies. Related research has mainly focused on major crops, especially when data and prior studies come from farmers or extension personnel. Additionally, the technologies used for achieving high yields and high quality should be thoroughly summarized and shared globally to increase the production and quality of crops.

This Special Issue focuses on standalone technologies and integrated technologies used for achieving high-yield and high-quality crops. The effects of yield and quality improvements and their underlying mechanisms should be presented at the field, nutrition, physiology, ecology, and even molecular level. New technologies involving the integration of agricultural machines, nutrient management, and “green” technologies that have been developed to improve the yield, processing, and nutritional qualities of crops are particularly welcome. Original research articles, short communications, and reviews will be welcomed.

Dr. Ming Huang
Dr. Xiaoli Hui
Guest Editors

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