Sustainable Plant Nutrition in Water-Limited Environments

Dear Colleagues,

Water scarcity is one of the most critical challenges facing global agriculture, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Efficient and sustainable plant nutrition is essential for maintaining crop productivity, enhancing drought resilience, and supporting long-term soil health under water-limited conditions. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for the latest research on nutrient management strategies, mechanisms, and innovations that promote sustainable crop production under water stress.

We invite original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

• Nutrient–water interactions and their effects on crop growth, yield, and quality.
• Mechanisms of nutrition-mediated drought tolerance at physiological, biochemical, and molecular levels.
• Soil fertility management, organic amendments, and biofertilizers for water-limited agroecosystems.
• Precision and integrated nutrient management strategies under drought conditions.
• Modeling, monitoring, and decision-support tools for nutrient optimization in water-limited environments.
• Case studies on sustainable cropping systems in arid and semi-arid regions.

This Special Issue seeks to bridge knowledge gaps between plant nutrition, drought stress adaptation, and sustainable agriculture. By highlighting innovative strategies, interdisciplinary research, and practical applications, this issue will provide valuable insights for researchers, agronomists, and policymakers working to enhance food security while conserving water and soil resources.

Prof. Dr. Yahia Rharrabti
Prof. Dr. Mohamed El Yamani
Guest Editors

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