Sustainable Horticulture: Innovations in Crop Production and Resource Management
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editor
Interests: ecosystem health; farming practices; weed control; precision agriculture; circular economy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Sustainability invites researchers, practitioners, and innovators to contribute cutting-edge studies that address the urgent need for sustainable solutions in horticultural systems. As global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and food security intensify, there is a critical demand for transformative approaches in crop production and resource management. The present study is interested in interdisciplinary research that explores innovative technologies, such as precision agriculture, hydroponics, smart irrigation, biological inputs, and climate-resilient cultivars, alongside agroecological practices that enhance ecosystem services and long-term resilience. Contributions may take the form of experimental studies, case analyses, modelling approaches and policy-oriented research that promote sustainability across the horticultural value chain. Themes of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: optimization of nutrient cycling; management of pests and diseases; water-use efficiency; circular economy strategies; and the socio-economic dimensions of sustainable horticulture. The Special Issue has been conceived with the aim of encouraging dialogue and collaboration within the scientific community, and to support the transition towards more sustainable, productive, and inclusive horticultural systems. To this end, it will gather diverse perspectives and empirical evidence. Submissions from scholars and professionals committed to driving innovation and sustainability in horticulture are warmly encouraged. I look forward to receiving your contributions. Guest Editor
Prof. Dr. Maria de Fátima Oliveira
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- optimization of nutrient cycling
- management of pests and diseases
- water-use efficiency
- circular economy strategies
- the socio-economic dimensions of sustainable horticulture
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