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A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Agriculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2021.
Special Issue Editor
Interests: horticulture; plant genetic resources; plant biodiversity; sustainable agriculture
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recently, the term agroecology has mostly been used in scientific studies, and is considered to be one of the most important scientific disciplines—a series of cultural practices and/or a social movement aiming at developing cropping and farming systems based on the best use and conservation of natural resources and the minimum use of external inputs. Sustainable organic farming systems are also a topic of great research interest. There is a strong link between agroecology and sustainable organic farming systems because there is a series of agroecological principles that are highly recommended for planning organic farming systems. These include the optimization of soil nutrient cycling, the increase in soil organic matter and fertility, the reduction of dependency on external inputs, and aspects related to socio-economic equity and sustainability. Both agroecology and sustainable organic agriculture claim they can contribute to many challenges faced by agriculture today. Among these are the interrelated challenges of providing food security and preserving the environment. We welcome the results of original studies from different parts of the world including a large number of crop plants based on agroecology and sustainable organic farming systems. The submission of review papers by leading experts in these fields is also strongly encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Sezai Ercisli
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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