Soil Health and Agricultural Sustainability
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Soil Conservation and Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 November 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mechanisms of transfer and translocation of metals in soil–plant systems; ecological risk of heavy metals in polluted soil; environmental thresholds of pollutants in soils; ecological restoration techniques for degraded soils
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Interests: healthy agriculture and environmental data mining
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Currently, soil health faces multifaceted challenges, including the deterioration and pollution of chemical properties, the degradation of physical structure and functions, imbalances and the weakening of biological communities and their functions, etc.
This Special Issue, entitled "Soil Health and Agricultural Sustainability", aims to address the critical role that soil ecosystems have in sustaining agricultural productivity and environmental resilience. With increasing pressures from climate change, land degradation, and intensive farming, maintaining soil health has become fundamental to achieving long-term food security and sustainable development goals. This Special Issue invites research that explores innovative approaches—including biological, physical, and chemical strategies—to enhance soil quality, restore degraded lands, and promote resource-efficient farming systems. Contributions may cover topics such as organic matter management, nutrient cycling, contamination remediation, and the integration of traditional knowledge with modern technologies. By focusing on practices that sustain soil functionality and ecosystem services, this Special Issue seeks to support the transition toward resilient and sustainable agricultural systems worldwide.
Prof. Dr. Shibao Chen
Prof. Dr. Qing Huang
Prof. Dr. Xuedong Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- soil health
- soil contamination
- agricultural sustainability
- sustainable land management
- soil restoration
- nutrient cycling
- climate-resilient agriculture
- ecosystem services
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