Advanced Technologies in Agricultural Water-Saving Irrigation
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Water, Agriculture and Aquaculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 74
Special Issue Editor
Interests: water-saving irrigation technologies and optimization theories; remote sensing and informatization in agricultural water management
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
With global water scarcity intensifying and agricultural water consumption accounting for over 70% of freshwater use, advancing water-saving irrigation technologies has become critical for sustainable food security and environmental resilience. This Special Issue, Advanced Technologies in Agricultural Water-Saving Irrigation, aims to consolidate cutting-edge research and innovative practices that enhance water-use efficiency, optimize crop yields, and reduce environmental impacts in agriculture.
We invite submissions addressing theoretical breakthroughs, technological innovations, and practical applications. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Smart irrigation systems (e.g., IoT-based automation, AI-driven decision support);
- Precision agriculture (soil moisture sensors, remote sensing, and variable-rate irrigation);
- Drought-resistant crop breeding and water-efficient agronomy;
- Water–energy–food nexus optimization;
- Recycled and non-conventional water resources (e.g., treated wastewater, brackish water);
- Policy frameworks and socio-economic assessments for technology adoption.
Prof. Dr. Wene Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- agricultural water-saving irrigation
- smart irrigation
- precision agriculture
- IoT applications
- water–energy–food nexus
- non-conventional water resources
- climate change adaptation
- sustainable water management
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