Innovations in Crop Quality and Safety
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant-Crop Biology and Biochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food science and technology; volatile organic compounds; sensory analysis; cereal traceability; cereal quality
Interests: cultivation techniques and technology; plant response to abiotic stress, vegetable quality, post-harvest
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled "Innovations in Crop Quality and Safety", aims to explore the latest advancements in enhancing the safety and sensory qualities of crops. Background research highlights the increasing concerns over foodborne toxins and the demand for improved flavor profiles in agricultural products. The scope includes innovative methods for toxin detection and reduction, breeding strategies for flavor enhancement, and investigations of the impact of sustainable agricultural practices on toxins and flavor. We seek cutting-edge research that addresses these challenges through interdisciplinary approaches, including agronomy, food science, and biochemistry. Papers solicited for this Special Issue will encompass original research and reviews, focusing on novel approaches to crop quality, volatilomics, and risk assessment. By gathering diverse perspectives, this Special Issue aims to contribute significantly to the field, fostering improvements in crop quality.
Dr. Riccardo De Flaviis
Prof. Dr. Daniela Romano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- crop quality
- crop safety
- volatile compounds
- mycotoxins
- sustainable agriculture
- toxin detection
- breeding strategies
- risk assessment
- flavor enhancement
- safety assessment
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