Special Issues

Agriculture publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Effects of Abiotic Stress on Horticultural Crops submission deadline 25 Mar 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14908
Keywords: horticultural crops; drought; salinity; temperature extremes; irradiance extremes; flooding; heavy metal toxicity; ozone toxicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Smart Mechanization and Automation in Agriculture
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Mar 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3671
Keywords: agricultural machinery; sensors; automation; intelligence; conservation tillage; tillage technology; seeding technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Agricultural Markets and Agrifood Supply Chains
edited by Karel Tomšík, and Josef Abrhám
submission deadline 25 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1416
Keywords: agricultural markets; agricultural production; food supply; food security; sustainability; trade
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Economics, Policies and Rural Management)
Bees as a Tool for Agricultural Production
edited by David De Jong
submission deadline 25 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 884
Keywords: bees; pollination; honey bees; stingless bees; bumblebees; solitary bees; organic pest control; fruit quality; pesticides
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Crop Seed Biology: Unraveling Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms for Enhanced Crop Development submission deadline 25 Mar 2024 | Viewed by 258
Keywords: seed biology; germplasm resources; molecular mechanism; genetic improvement; crop
(This special issue belongs to the Section Seed Science and Technology)
Effects of Dietary Interventions on Pig Production
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 11191 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrients; diet; pig production; feed efficiency; metabolism; immunity; health; growth; meat quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Nutritional Quality and Health of Vegetables
edited by Hongju He, Said A. Saleh and Chen Xiangning
submission deadline 31 Mar 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 921 | Submission Open
Keywords: vegetables; nutritional quality; bioactive substances; quality improvement; quality regulation; postharvest and processing; quality analysis; metabolism and biotechnology; health functions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Product Quality and Safety)
Control and Risk Assessment of Microorganisms in Agricultural Products submission deadline 5 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2667 | Submission Open
Keywords: risk; agricultural foodstuff; microbial hazard; spoilage; pathgens; biocontrol agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Product Quality and Safety)
Addressing Non-ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Ecology Functions for Sustainable Production and Welfare submission deadline 5 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1311 | Submission Open
Keywords: monogastric; nutrients; digestion; availability; digestibility; gut microbiota; feed additives; novel feedstuffs; feed processing; feed security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Postharvest Biology and Preservation of Fruit and Vegetables
edited by and
submission deadline 5 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open
Keywords: fruit; vegetable; postharvest biology; preservation; preservatives; packaging; disease; toxins; bioactive substance; quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Product Quality and Safety)
Advanced Research on Soilless Culture in Horticultural Production
edited by
submission deadline 10 Apr 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12741 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomaterials; container production; fertilizer; growing media; irrigation; materials; soilless culture; specialty crops; substrate; water
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Systems and Management)
Application of Computer and Data Analysis in Crop Planning
edited by , James Montgomery and Andrew Lewis
submission deadline 10 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3018 | Submission Open
Keywords: crop planning; climate change; water management; optimisation; evolutionary algorithms; computational agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Agriculture)
Current and Future Application of Computer Vision and Data Analysis in Smart Agriculture and Agroforestry submission deadline 10 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2210 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable and digital agriculture; agroforestry; computer vision; data analysis; artificial/augmented intelligence; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Agriculture)
Breeding Cereals for Improved Agronomic and Quality Traits under Adverse Environmental Conditions submission deadline 10 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1537 | Submission Open
Keywords: cereals; abiotic stress; biotic stress; agronomic traits; grain yield; grain quality; genetics; breeding; genotype  × environment interaction; stability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genotype Evaluation and Breeding)
Precision Plant Pathology: A New Approach to the Study of Epidemiology and Diagnosis of Plant Diseases submission deadline 10 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1455 | Submission Open
Keywords: R; Python; cloud computing; precision agriculture; remote sensing; smart sensors; multispectral; hyperspectral and thermographic sensors; vegetation index; NDVI; artificial intelligence; deep learning; fuzzy logic; prescription map; UAV/drone; big data
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Agriculture)
Digital Innovations in Agriculture—Series II submission deadline 15 Apr 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 14634 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital farming; precision agriculture; machine learning; artificial neural networks; Internet of Things (IoT); Big Data; Digital Twins; image processing and analysis; proximal and remote sensing; data analysis and decision support; agricultural information systems (FMIS; ERP); traceability; other digital innovations in agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Agriculture)
Integrated Management of Fungal Diseases in Crops submission deadline 15 Apr 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9836 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungi; oomycota; biodiversity; biological control; forecast; warning; identification; mycobiota; agronomic practise; fungicide; resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
Sprouts, Microgreens, and Baby Leaf Vegetables submission deadline 15 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9167 | Submission Open
Keywords: controlled environment agriculture; specialty crops; leafy greens; mini greens; vegetables
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Recent Innovations in Post-harvest Preservation and Protection of Agricultural Products—Series II
edited by
submission deadline 15 Apr 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8133 | Submission Open
Keywords: post-harvest drying; handling; storage; stored product protection; crop shelf-life preservation; post-harvest loss reduction; crop end-use quality sensors; engineered crop storage systems; crop delivery logistics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Product Quality and Safety)
From Planting to Harvesting: The Role of Agricultural Machinery in Crop Cultivation
edited by Shan Zeng and Yu Wang
submission deadline 15 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2822 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural machinery and equipment; precision farming; sustainable agriculture; mechanized crop management; automation and robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Seed Germination, Stress Tolerance and Aging: Physiological and Molecular Aspects submission deadline 15 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2162 | Submission Open
Keywords: seed quality; seed vigor; seed germination; seed aging; accelerated aging; artificial aging; seed priming; pregerminative metabolism; biotic and abiotic stress responses; climate-ready crops
(This special issue belongs to the Section Seed Science and Technology)
Circularity as a Strategy for Mitigating and Offsetting Agricultural Greenhouse Gases
edited by M. Ibrahim Khalil
submission deadline 15 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 1964 | Submission Open
Keywords: circularity; organic farming; bio-based fertilizers; greenhouse gases; carbon sequestration; mitigation; offsetting; carbon neutral; agricultural systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecosystem, Environment and Climate Change in Agriculture)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Livestock Production submission deadline 15 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 574 | Submission Open
Keywords: emission monitoring; measurement techniques; modelling; livestock management; mitigation strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Responses and Tolerance to Abiotic Stress in Forage and Turf Grasses
edited by Jibiao Fan and Bin Xu
submission deadline 15 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open
Keywords: forage crop; turf grass; abiotic stress; stress response; physiology; genetics; gene function; molecular regulation; omics analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Beneficial Microbes for Sustainable Crop Production
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-growth promotion; microbial consortia; biofertilizers; plant protection agents; suppressive microorganisms; sustainable cropping; soil health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Trade Development and Value Chains in Agriculture submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9629 | Submission Open
Keywords: trade development; value chains; food industry; food inflation; agrarian policy; consumer; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Economics, Policies and Rural Management)
Effects of Fertilizer Application on Soil Physico-Chemical and Biological Properties submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8974 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil quality indicators; soil health; macroelement; microelement; enzyme activities; physico-chemical properties; biological properties; soil pH; acidity; soil organic carbon
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Advances in Legume Nitrogen Fixation in Agroecosystems
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7221 | Submission Open
Keywords: legume nitrogen fixation; legume crop production; maintenance of grassland; legumes in agroecosystems; nitrogen fertilizers; physiology; environment; ecology; agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Systems and Management)
Emerging Contaminants in Soil Systems: Occurrence, Fate, Behavior and Impact
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3334 | Submission Open
Keywords: plastics; soil functions; analytical methods; fate; impacts; remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Current Research and Strategies for Improving Farm Animal Meat Quality submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open
Keywords: breeding; feeding systems; nutritional strategies; welfare; transport practices; stress biomarkers; microbiology safety; post-mortem handling and carcass treatments; aging; nutritional composition; sensory profiling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Biological Control of Crop Pathogen and Fungi
edited by Mingming Yang and Xia Yan
submission deadline 20 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: crop diseases; antagonistic metabolites; microbial composition; fermentation and action mechanism; pathogenic bacteria and fungi
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture submission deadline 25 Apr 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 11921 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil; fertilizers; crop; environment; biodiversity; irrigation; enzymes; microorganisms; monitoring; heavy metals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Sustainable Production of Horticultural Crops submission deadline 25 Apr 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8272 | Submission Open
Keywords: vegetables; fruits; viticulture; ornamental plants; medicinal and aromatic plants; food production; nutritional value; biodiversity; agricultural techniques; innovative cultivation techniques; stress tolerance; soil fertility; resource efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Innovative Hydroponic Systems for Sustainable Agriculture
edited by Jörn Germer, and
submission deadline 25 Apr 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4454 | Submission Open
Keywords: hydroponics; nutrient use efficiency; water use efficiency; marginal water qualities; water treatment; pH control; beneficial microorganisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
The Role of Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria in Crop Improvement submission deadline 25 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2601 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; biofertilizers; biopesticides; PGPB; abiotic stress; biotic stress; biocontrol
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
The Influence of Environmental Factors on Farming Animals submission deadline 25 Apr 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1707 | Submission Open
Keywords: farming animals; environmental factors; natural or anthropogenic factors; animal production; influence on animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Preparation and Application of Biochar in Agricultural Systems
edited by Baojun Yi, Lili Huo and Fang Huang
submission deadline 25 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 364 | Submission Open
Keywords: biochar; carbonization process; pyrolysis mechanism; carbon-based controlled release; high-value application
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Assessing Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Options for Crop and Food Systems
edited by Qingquan Chu and Peng Sui
submission deadline 25 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 166 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable crop production; ecosystem services; stress conditions; mitigation strategies; impact assessment; crop production; farming system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecosystem, Environment and Climate Change in Agriculture)
Model-Based Monitoring of Soil Moisture Dynamics in Agriculture
edited by
submission deadline 25 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: soils; soil moisture; sensors; numerical simulation; remote sensing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Feature Papers in Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3021 | Submission Open
Keywords: integrated pest management; biological control; sustainable agriculture; environmental impact; climatic change and emerging diseases; eco-friendly pest control; plant– microbe interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
Practical Application of Crop Straw Reuse in Agriculture
edited by Hanlin Zhang and Haiyun Zhang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1483 | Submission Open
Keywords: crop straw; resource utilization; circular agriculture; straw fertilization; ecological benefits; straw fuel conversion; environmental impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Systems and Management)
The Role of Agriculture in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2024 | Viewed by 218 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural emission and resource depletion; remote sensing and modeling; risks/consequences/threats of climate extremes; biodiversity and ecosystem services; animal production challenges in climate change; climate smart agriculture; food security and food safety; conservation and restoration agriculture; agro-ecosystems resilience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecosystem, Environment and Climate Change in Agriculture)
Biocontrol of Plant Pests and Pathogens submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8405 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological control; plant diseases; plant pests; crop protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Agricultural System and Green Infrastructures: Mechanisms and Mitigation Measures
edited by , and Laura Cardenas
submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5185 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon dioxide; nitrous oxide; methane; denitrification; methanogenesis; methanotrophy; crop land; livestock; agroforestry; urban green areas
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecosystem, Environment and Climate Change in Agriculture)
Pesticide Application Technology in Cropping Systems
edited by and Youlin Xu
submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3489 | Submission Open
Keywords: pest control; plant protection machinery; pesticide application technology; intelligent spraying system; variable-rate technology; pesticide atomizing and nozzles; pesticide inline mixing; droplet drift control; electrostatic spraying; cropping system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Agronomic Strategies for Enhancing the Physical, Chemical, Nutritional and Sensory Properties of Cereal Grains submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2683 | Submission Open
Keywords: cereal; grain yield; agrotechnical factors; chemical composition; features of grain and flour; technological parameters; the biological value of proteins
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Product Quality and Safety)
Mycorrhizal Symbiosis in Agricultural Production
edited by and
submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1895 | Submission Open
Keywords: mycorrhizal symbiosis in crops; mycorrhizal inoculum application; misuse of inoculum; future perspectives of mycorrhizal application; mycorrhizal symbiosis on crops’ abiotic stress resistance; interaction mechanism between mycorrhiza and crops; mycorrhizal community in crop roots
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Application of Mechatronics in Agriculture submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1650 | Submission Open
Keywords: mechatronics in agriculture; robotics; automation; sensors; Wi-Fi communication; remote sensing; autonomous control; machine vision; novel robotic platforms; artificial intelligence; traction systems for agriculture; emission reduction; energy optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Precision Remote Sensing and Information Detection in Agriculture
edited by Tongxi Hu, and
submission deadline 10 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 737 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision farming; UAV; IoT; smart agriculture; digital agriculture; remote sensing; data fusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Agriculture)
New Approaches to the Storage and Effective Processing of Agricultural Products submission deadline 10 May 2024 | Viewed by 386 | Submission Open
Keywords: pre-harvest; post-harvest storage; quality of fruit and vegetables; antioxidant; post-harvest; shelf-life; storability; sensory analysis; consumer choice; monitoring systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Product Quality and Safety)
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