Sustainable Agriculture: Strategies for Soil, Bioinoculants, and Biomass Management
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Agriculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026 | Viewed by 45
Special Issue Editors
Interests: soil fertility; fertilizers; bioinoculants; root system development; sugarcane; cereal crops
Interests: soil fertility; nutrient cycling; soil microbial activity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Global agriculture faces increasing pressure to enhance productivity while ensuring environmental sustainability. This Special Issue, “Sustainable Agriculture: Strategies for Soil, Bioinoculants, and Biomass Management”, aims to bring together cutting-edge research on innovative and sustainable approaches to soil fertility, plant nutrition, and resource efficiency. We encourage contributions that explore bioinoculants, soil amendments, and biomass recycling as tools to optimize nutrient availability, improve soil health, and reduce reliance on synthetic inputs. Studies on soil–plant–microbe interactions, carbon sequestration, organic and biological fertilizers, and circular economy strategies in agriculture are particularly welcome. Research addressing field trials, mechanistic insights, modeling approaches, and life cycle assessments will help build a comprehensive understanding of these sustainable practices. This Special Issue seeks interdisciplinary perspectives from soil scientists, agronomists, microbiologists, and environmental researchers to provide practical solutions that enhance agricultural resilience and productivity. By contributing, authors will help advance knowledge in sustainable soil management, biostimulants, and organic resource utilization, supporting a more sustainable future for global food production.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Soil fertility and nutrient management: Strategies for optimizing nutrient cycling, minimizing losses, and improving fertilizer efficiency.
- Bioinoculants and plant–microbe interactions: The role of beneficial microbes, biostimulants, and biofertilizers in crop productivity and soil health.
- Biomass utilization and organic amendments: Recycling agricultural residues, composting, and biochar applications for soil enhancement.
- Sustainable soil management: Cover cropping, conservation tillage, and agroecological approaches to maintaining soil structure and function.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Carlos Antonio Costa do Nascimento
Dr. Paulo Pagliari
Prof. Dr. Hu Zhou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- soil fertility management
- bioinoculants and biofertilizers
- biomass recycling
- nutrient efficiency soil–plant–microbe interactions
- organic
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