Fertility Management for Higher Crop Productivity

Dear Colleagues,

Agricultural productivity is fundamentally linked to soil fertility, a complex trait that encompasses the availability of essential nutrients necessary for plant growth. As the global population continues to expand, the demand for increased agricultural output intensifies, placing unprecedented pressure on the world’s arable land.     Conventional farming practices often rely on excessive chemical fertilizers that can lead to soil degradation.     The challenge is therefore to develop sustainable fertility management strategies that protect soil health and optimize nutrient supply to crops.

This Special Issue aims to bring together a collection of high-quality research articles, reviews and case studies that explore the latest innovations in fertility management for higher crop nutrient availability and agricultural productivity. We seek to provide a comprehensive overview of the current challenges, opportunities and future directions in the field, while highlighting the interplay between scientific understanding and practical application in different agricultural contexts.

We welcome contributions that cover a range of topics, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Advances in understanding the soil–plant nutrient nexus and its implications for crop yield and quality;
• Development and application of precision agriculture tools and techniques for optimizing fertilizer use efficiency;
• Strategies for enhancing the biological component of soil fertility through microbial inoculants, cover cropping and organic amendments;
• Integrative approaches combining traditional knowledge with modern science to revitalize and maintain soil health.

We look forward to your valuable contributions to this Special Issue and advancing the knowledge frontiers in fertility management for the betterment of global agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Dr. Danying Wang
Dr. Song Chen
Dr. Chunmei Xu
Guest Editors

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• fertilizer management
• crop yield
• soil fertility
• nutrient cycling
• precision farming
• highly productive and efficient synergy