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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Breeding and Genetics of Maize
edited by Yurong Xie and Xiupeng Mei
submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: maize; breeding; genetics; yield; improvement; novel breeding techniques; genome editing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genotype Evaluation and Breeding)
Research Advances in Perception for Agricultural Robots
edited by Hanwen Kang, and Yaohui Chen
submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: robotics; machine learning; deep learning; computer vision; perception; navigation; manipulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Agriculture)
Molecular Breeding and Genetic Improvement of Oilseed Crops
edited by Chong Zhang and Chuanzhi Zhao
submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: oilseed crops; molecular breeding; marker-assisted breeding; omics research; gene mapping; growth and development; yield; plant height; biotic stress; abiotic stress; growth period; functional genes; genetic transformation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genotype Evaluation and Breeding)
Feature Review in Agricultural Soils—Intensification of Soil Health submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4034 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbon cycle; climate smart agriculture; ecosystem services; greenhouse gas emissions; land use change; nitrogen cycle; regenerative agriculture; soil erosion; soil carbon sequestration; soil health; water pollution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Agricultural Collaborative Robots for Smart Farming
edited by Bin Xie, Zhijun Meng and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3166 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural robots; collaborative Operations; human-robot collaboration; UGV and UAV; multiple UAV; multiple UGV; robotic arm
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Agriculture)
Biological Control of Crop Pathogen and Fungi
edited by Mingming Yang and Xia Yan
submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 721 | 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)
Management and Migration of Pollutants for Agroecosystem Green Development
edited by Junya Zhang and
submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open
Keywords: agriculture green development; agricultural pollutants management; antimirobial resistance genes; agreoecosystem management; livestock manure management; new pollutants in agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecosystem, Environment and Climate Change in Agriculture)
Nutrient Transport and Aquaporins in Physiological Processes Mitigating Abiotic Stress of Crops submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaporins; stress tolerance; crop sciences; water fluxes; nutrient transport; biological membranes; water status; drought; salinity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Agricultural Markets and Agrifood Supply Chains
edited by Karel Tomšík, and Josef Abrhám
submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3906 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural markets; agricultural production; food supply; food security; sustainability; trade
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Economics, Policies and Rural Management)
Innovative and Sustainable Biorefinery Processes for Food Waste Valorization towards Circular Bioeconomy in Modern Agriculture and Agro-Industry submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2622 | Submission Open
Keywords: biorefinery systems; biowaste valorization; bioactive compounds; circular bioeconomy; functional ingredients; fiber; proteins; zero-waste approach
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Bees as a Tool for Agricultural Production
edited by David De Jong
submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2478 | Submission Open
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)
Effects of Invasive Plants on Soil
edited by and Aiping Wu
submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2074 | Submission Open
Keywords: invasive species; biological invasion; invasion mechanism; soil legacy; nutrient cycling; soil environment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
Characterization, Evaluation, and Utilization of Crop Germplasm Resources
edited by Tao Chen
submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1495 | Submission Open
Keywords: crop; germplasm; genetic diversity; genotyping; phenotyping; molecular markers; population structure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genotype Evaluation and Breeding)
Advances in Molecular Breeding of Forage Crops
edited by Shuangyan Chen
submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1419 | Submission Open
Keywords: forage crops; molecular markers; quantitative trait loci (QTL); genome-wide association studies (GWAS); genomic selection; genetic engineering; gene editing; phenotypic selection; artificial intelligence (AI)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genotype Evaluation and Breeding)
Breeding for Abiotic Stress Resistance in Crops: Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open
Keywords: QTLs; complex traits; resilience; advanced plant breeding; genome editing; genomic selection; genome-wide association studies; automation; robotic engineering; phenomic platforms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genotype Evaluation and Breeding)
Advancing Sustainable Farming Systems: Innovations, Challenges, and Solutions
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open
Keywords: farm technologies; crop monitoring; livestock monitoring; nutrient management; smart farming; precision farming; Big Data; digital solutions; innovation; business management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Systems and Management)
Effects of New Feeds or Additives on Farm Animal Performance and Carcasses Composition
edited by Asta Racevičiūtė-Stupelienė and
submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: new feeds; additives; farm animals; performance; meat quality; nutrition; growth rates; carcass composition; feed efficiency; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Sustainable Viticulture for Climate Change Adaptation submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; mitigation strategies; sustainability; soil management practices; varietal resistance; biofertilizers; biostimulants; plant growth promoters
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Autonomous and Automated Agricultural Machinery: Safety Issues, Focused Applications, and Regulatory Aspects submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: occupational safety; regulatory issues; governmental policies; sensors; artificial intelligence; farming automation; precision agriculture; precision livestock production and management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Plant Growth Regulators and Microbiome Interplay in Crop Growth and Development
edited by Jesus M. Vielba
submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacteria; fungi; development; plant growth regulators; crop yield; plant fitness; microbiome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Unveiling Host–Pathogen Interactions in Brassicaceae: Insights into Disease Resistance Mechanisms and Molecular Regulation submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: Brassicaceae (Arabidopsis thaliana; Brassica juncea; B. oleracea; B. napus; Raphanus sativus; Sinapis alba; etc.); biotic stress; plant disease; plant pathogens; microscopy of pathogenic interactions; gene expression changes; innate immunity; transcriptome analysis; metabolic activity; disease resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
The Role of Mycorrhizal Fungal in Regulating Crops Growth and Improving Soil Fertility
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: mycorrhiza; endophyte; symbiosis; glomalin; rhizosphere; sustainable agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
The Responses of Food Crops to Fertilization and Conservation Tillage
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: food crop; grain yield and quality; crop physiology and ecology; greenhouse gas emissions; fertilization and tillage management; agroforestry systems; ecological effect
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Arbuscular Mycorrhiza in Cropping Systems submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 109 | Submission Open
Keywords: arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi; crop production; quality of crops; stress resistance; plant nutrition; antioxidant capacity; plant metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Crop Response to Water Deficit Stress
edited by Shiwen Wang
submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: water deficient stress; drought stress; water use efficiency; drought tolerance; crop water productivity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Water Management)
Strategies for Resource Extraction from Agricultural Products submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: resource extraction; agricultural products; sustainable agriculture; bio-active-based materials; extraction techniques; eco-friendly processing; chemical analysis; analytical techniques; biological activity; sensory evaluation; drying processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Product Quality and Safety)
Advances in the Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals Using Genomic Tools submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: genomic selection; genomic prediction; breeding programs; genomic technologies; genetic diseases; genetic diversity; genetic variation; conservation; farm animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Assessing the Impact of Pesticides on the Agricultural Environment submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open
Keywords: pesticides; soil science; soil quality; microbial diversity; microbial bioremediation; plant growing; crops protection; risk assessment; agricultural environmental
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecosystem, Environment and Climate Change in Agriculture)
Mechanisms and Control of Nutrients, Beneficial Elements and Metals Uptake in Crops submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: essential nutrients; toxic metals; beneficial elements; root uptake; leaf uptake; nutrient use efficiency; abiotic stress; biotic stress; toxicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Integrated Pest Management Systems in Agriculture submission deadline 5 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open
Keywords: agroecological plant protection; digital tools for crop protection; plant pest control; plant disease control; preventive crop protection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
The Influence of Environmental Factors on Farming Animals submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2318 | 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)
Nano-Enabled Strategies for Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability
edited by Chun Song
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: nano-fertilizers; nano-pesticides; nano-fungicides; nano-biosensors; sustainable agriculture; environmental remediation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecosystem, Environment and Climate Change in Agriculture)
Dietary Impacts on Ruminal Parameters and Rumen Microbiota
edited by
submission deadline 10 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: rumen; microbiota; metabolomic; multi-omics; growth performance; gastrointestinal development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Advanced Image Collection, Processing, and Analysis in Crop and Livestock Management
edited by Weizhen Liang and Jingqiu Chen
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open
Keywords: crop monitoring; image analysis; AI; deep learning; remote sensing; digital agriculture; edge computing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Agriculture)
Intelligent Robots for Agriculture: Design, Development and Applications
edited by , Hanwen Kang and Juntao Xiong
submission deadline 15 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open
Keywords: horticulture; field robotics; machine learning; autonomous navigation; robotic manipulation; teleoperation; human– robot interaction; UAV application; mechanical design; precision agriculture; agricultural intelligent system; intelligent design and manufacturing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Advanced Research on Cattle Breeding: Genetic and Genomic Approaches submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 430 | Submission Open
Keywords: dairy; genetics; genomics; animal breeding; sustainability; European Green Deal
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Genetic and Environmental Factors Influencing the Growth of Horticultural Crops
edited by and Xiangying Wei
submission deadline 20 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open
Keywords: abiotic and biotic stresses; cultural practices; environmental factors; fruit; herbs; horticultural crops; medicinal plants; plant growth and development; ornamental plants; vegetables
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Current Research and Strategies for Improving Farm Animal Meat Quality submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 759 | 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)
The Role of Agriculture in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
edited by and
submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 295 | 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)
Valorization of Agri-Food Waste Bioresources for Sustainable Livestock Feeding
edited by and Khalil Abid
submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open
Keywords: agri-food waste; agricultural structures; animal production; bioactive compounds; greenhouses; circular economy; environment; livestock feed; sustainability; waste management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Modern Technologies in Farm Animal Production: Improving Meat Safety and Nutritional Value
edited by
submission deadline 25 Nov 2024 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal breeding; meat safety; nutritional value of meat; meat quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Soil Amendments Addition Affecting Soil Physical and Chemical Properties
edited by Resham B. Thapa and Vesh Raj Thapa
submission deadline 30 Nov 2024 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil organic matter; soil carbon; soil bulk density; soil porosity; soil pH; soil EC; cation exchange capacity; soil nutrients; soil health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Agroforestry Systems: Strategies for Mitigating Climate Change
edited by Bhim Bahadur Ghaley
submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open
Keywords: agroforestry; agronomic yields; ecosystem services; environmental benefits; land equivalent ratio
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Systems and Management)
Applications of Remote Sensing and Machine Learning for Digital Soil Mapping submission deadline 10 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: machine/deep learning; remote sensing; digital soil mapping; soil property prediction; big data analytics; soil resource management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Agriculture)
Innovative Design and Application of Modern Agricultural Machinery Systems in Cropping Systems submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: farm equipment; mechanized farming; precision agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Risk Assessment and Remediation of Agricultural Soil Pollution
edited by Dong-Xing Guan and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural soil pollution; risk assessment; soil remediation; contaminants; food safety; sustainable agriculture; bioremediation; phytoremediation; soil health; environmental monitoring
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
From Agricultural Soils to Human Health: Exposure Sources, Intake Pathways, and Accumulation of Heavy Metals
edited by Hui Huang and Di Guo
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 141 | Submission Open
Keywords: heavy metal; exposure source; biogeochemical control; upland soil; paddy soil; biological mechanism; dietary intake; non-dietary intake
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Agricultural Economics of Climate-Smart Practices
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate-smart; carbon sequestration; carbon markets; conservation practices; climate change; economics; profits; soil organic matter
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Economics, Policies and Rural Management)
From Planting to Harvesting: The Role of Agricultural Machinery in Crop Cultivation
edited by Shan Zeng and Yu Wang
submission deadline 25 Dec 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3565 | 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)
Advances in Forage Stress Biology: Mechanisms and Adaptation Strategies
edited by Peizhi Yang, Wei Zhang and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: forges; stress biology; germplasm resources; genome and gene function
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
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