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Sustainable Agricultural Engineering: Agroecology Sustainable Development and Agriculture Environmental Impact Assessment and Measurement, 2nd Edition

A Special Issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050) belonging to the section "Sustainable Agriculture".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2027 | Viewed by 1449

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Prof. Dr. Nan Sun

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School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
Interests: eco-agriculture; organic fertilizer replaces chemical fertilizer; sustainable agriculture
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Dr. Kun Cheng

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Guest Editor
School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
Interests: land and water resource system; agricultural water prices
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

At present, global agricultural systems are facing unprecedented challenges, particularly climate change, increased disasters, soil degradation, and shortages of agricultural resources, which have all led to a lack of diversity and low productivity in agricultural systems, thereby hindering the achievement of sustainable development goals. Moreover, the global population could reach 9.73 billion by 2050. The agricultural sector faces the challenge of producing enough agricultural products with lower environmental impacts. The sustainable development of agricultural systems is crucial for ensuring global food security. To address these challenges, this Special Issue aims to explore the impact of Agroecology Sustainable Development and Agriculture Environmental Impact Assessment and Measurement for achieving sustainable development.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for researchers to showcase their original research and reviews related to the impact of sustainable agricultural on agriculture, ecosystem sustainability, agriculture environmental impact, and ecological security. The goal is to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this field and identify effective strategies for addressing the challenges posed by sustainable agricultural.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Impacts on greenhouse gas reduction after sustainable agroecology development.
  • Impacts on soil organic carbon stability after sustainable agroecology development.
  • Assessment and measurement of the impact of sustainable agriculture on the agri-environment.
  • Bio-organic fertilizer replacement of chemical fertilizers to improve sustainable agricultural quality and efficiency technology.
  • Beneficial microorganisms, bio-organic fertilizer development, and impacts on agro-ecosystem sustainability potentials.
  • Policy formulation for the sustainable management of regional/global sustainable agricultural in response to serious environmental impacts in agricultural systems, etc.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Nan Sun
Dr. Kun Cheng
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • agroecology
  • agriculture environmental impact
  • bio-organic fertilizer
  • greenhouse gas
  • soil organic carbon

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Impact of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) on Longidorus elongatus in Substrates Amended with a Soil-Enhancing Fertilizer Derived from Sewage Sludge in a Pot Experiment with Cucumis sativus L.
by Anita Zapałowska, Wacław Jarecki, Andrzej Skwiercz, Małgorzata Kunka, Stanisław Kaniszewski, Dawid Kozacki, Wojciech Hyk, Magdalena Muszyńska and Adam Masłoń
Sustainability 2026, 18(12), 5896; https://doi.org/10.3390/su18125896 - 9 Jun 2026
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This study investigated the impact of matrixless silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) stabilized with Ag cations on Longidorus elongatus in substrates amended with a soil-enhancing fertilizer derived from sewage sludge, using a pot experiment with cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) as the test plant. Seedling [...] Read more.
This study investigated the impact of matrixless silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) stabilized with Ag cations on Longidorus elongatus in substrates amended with a soil-enhancing fertilizer derived from sewage sludge, using a pot experiment with cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) as the test plant. Seedling substrates were prepared by mixing granulated sewage sludge (A1, A2) with peat (P) at 25%, 50%, and 75% (mass fraction), while AgNPs were applied at a dose of 23.8 mL per pot. Plant performance was evaluated using biometric and physiological parameters, whereas nematode communities were extracted using the Baermann method and classified into trophic groups. The results demonstrated that substrate amendments significantly modified soil chemical properties, nematode abundance, and plant growth responses. AgNP exposure led to a substantial reduction in L. elongatus abundance, from 38–42 to 3–5 individuals per 100 cm3 relative to control substrates. The strongest reduction was observed under conditions of increased silver availability, indicating its significant role in limiting nematode population development. Overall, the combined application of sewage sludge-based fertilizers and AgNPs substantially influenced soil–plant–nematode interactions. These findings indicate that AgNPs may serve as an effective tool for regulating plant-parasitic nematodes within organically amended substrates, while simultaneously influencing plant growth and soil chemical dynamics. Full article
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From Contamination to Impact: Cadmium Levels in Cacao Soil and Beans and Their Effect on Economic Sustainability Along the Coast of Ecuador
by Fanny Rodriguez Jarama, Sady García Bendezú, Manuel Carrillo Zenteno, Tany Burgos Herrería and Henry Villón Leoro
Sustainability 2026, 18(11), 5438; https://doi.org/10.3390/su18115438 - 28 May 2026
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This study assessed, in two coastal locations of Ecuador (Cerecita, Guayas; Bajada de Chanduy, Santa Elena), cadmium (Cd) occurrence in cacao cultivated soils, its transfer to plant tissues (leaves and cotyledon/beans), and its implications for producers’ economic sustainability. Twelve cacao-producing sites in Cerecita [...] Read more.
This study assessed, in two coastal locations of Ecuador (Cerecita, Guayas; Bajada de Chanduy, Santa Elena), cadmium (Cd) occurrence in cacao cultivated soils, its transfer to plant tissues (leaves and cotyledon/beans), and its implications for producers’ economic sustainability. Twelve cacao-producing sites in Cerecita and eleven in Bajada de Chanduy were georeferenced, and thematic GIS maps were generated to identify potential Cd hotspots. Sampling comprised topsoil (0–10 cm), leaves (fourth fully expanded leaf), and dried/fermented beans, followed by laboratory Cd quantification. In addition, producer surveys were conducted to characterize productive and economic structure, the economic sustainability index (IK) was calculated using Sarandón’s methodology, and interviews with collectors and agri-export companies were performed. Soil Cd levels were comparable between locations (0.24–1.55 mg kg−1), whereas higher concentrations were detected in cotyledons/beans (0.53–5.01 mg kg−1) and leaves (1.13–11.07 mg kg−1), following the pattern leaves > cotyledon > soil. From an economic perspective, all farms exhibited IK < 2, with a marked territorial gap (≈1.6 in Cerecita vs. ≈0.5 in Chanduy). Cadmium in cocoa beans poses a long-term risk to marketing; in addition, total cadmium in the soil did not consistently predict cadmium in the cotyledons, and adverse impacts are amplified in territories with limited economic capacity to respond. Full article
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