Plant Nutrition Eco-Physiology and Nutrient Management

Dear Colleagues,

Background and introduction to the topic: In plant nutrition yields, theoretical research on the physiological ecology and applied research on fertilization management represent two critical aspects that contribute to fully understanding soil fertility, plant growth, physiological and biochemical processes, yield performance, and quality formation in response to different nutrient scenarios under greenhouse and field conditions. Studies have investigated how mineral elements, organic fertilizers, and their interactions in soil–plant–environment systems are pivotal for addressing global challenges in soil health, food security, and ecosystem sustainability. Aim and scope of the topic: The goal of this research topic is to gather the latest advances on the mechanisms underlying plant nutrition physiology and their ecological repercussions. The scope concentrates on a comprehensive analysis of the nutritional functions and the regulation of mineral elements and their interactions in plant–soil systems, with a focus on highly efficient nutrient utilization and the potential applications of nutrient management in the development of sustainable agricultural practices, as well as in minimizing ecological impacts.

Research interests and article types of the topic: The research interests to be included will be multifaceted and will include physiological adaptations to nutrient availability, the ecological consequences of nutrient imbalances, optimizing nutrient management strategies, nutrient cycling in plant–soil–environment systems, and integrated applications in sustainable agriculture. We warmly welcome all article types, including research papers, reviews, and short communications, to be published in this topic as part of Agronomy.

Dr. Jiuxin Guo
Dr. Tianyuan Yang
Guest Editors

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• mineral elements
• organic fertilizers
• plant nutrition eco-physiology
• nutrient management
• yield and quality
• nutrient use efficiency
• soil quality and productivity
• environmental effects