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Sustainable Management in Water-Agricultural Nexus
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Sustainable Management in Water-Agricultural Nexus

A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Water Use and Irrigation".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 February 2025 | Viewed by 448

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Mohamed Houssemeddine Sellami

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Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples, 80055 Portici, Italy
Interests: irrigation agronomy; alternative crops; legume breeding; protein crops; proximal sensing; abiotic stresses; water management in agriculture
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Dr. Rossella Albrizio

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National Research Council of Italy, Institute for Mediterranean Agricultural and Forestry Systems (CNR-ISAFOM), Portici, Italy
Interests: environmental crop eco-physiology and agronomy; crop response to abiotic stresses; gas-exchange measurements at both leaf and canopy scales; evapotranspiration; water use efficiency; water relations; crop modelling
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Water management in agriculture is essential to ensure food security, environmental sustainability, and economic stability. The agriculture sector is a huge consumer of freshwater, maintaining crop irrigation, livestock, and other needs. Due to such high demand, agricultural activities can lead to the deterioration of water quality and the depletion of groundwater, resulting in resource scarcity. To help balance and optimize the sustainable use of water resources in agriculture, it is crucial to find new solutions that contribute to global food stability. The aim of this Special Issue is to gather publications on innovative strategies and technologies aimed at increasing the sustainable use of water in agriculture, addressing problems such as water security, climate change, and the growing demand for agricultural products while maintaining sustainable development. Submissions should provide insights into innovative approaches and propose actionable solutions to foster sustainable management in the water–agricultural nexus.

Dr. Mohamed Houssemeddine Sellami
Dr. Rossella Albrizio
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Agronomy is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • water recycling and reuse
  • sustainable agriculture practices
  • water resources
  • water security
  • water–agriculture nexus
  • sustainable management

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Evaluation of Biodegradable Mulch Films on Melon Production and Quality under Mediterranean Field Conditions
by Mohamed Houssemeddine Sellami, Ida Di Mola, Lucia Ottaiano, Eugenio Cozzolino, Luisa del Piano and Mauro Mori
Agronomy 2024, 14(9), 2075; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14092075 - 11 Sep 2024
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This study examines the effects of biodegradable mulches on melon production and quality in a Mediterranean environment, specifically focusing on Mater-Bi and Ecovio in comparison to conventional (low-density polyethylene) LDPE mulch. Biodegradable mulches influenced soil temperature, with Mater-Bi maintaining higher maximum soil temperatures [...] Read more.
This study examines the effects of biodegradable mulches on melon production and quality in a Mediterranean environment, specifically focusing on Mater-Bi and Ecovio in comparison to conventional (low-density polyethylene) LDPE mulch. Biodegradable mulches influenced soil temperature, with Mater-Bi maintaining higher maximum soil temperatures conducive to crop growth, while Ecovio exhibited lower maximum temperatures beneficial in hot summer months. Results revealed a significant increase in melon yield with biodegradable mulches, with both Ecovio and Mater-Bi demonstrating higher yields at approximately 20.41 t ha−1, showing an improvement of 23.4% compared to LDPE. Although mulching did not impact the number, weight, or distal diameter of marketable fruits, it affected the apical diameter, with Ecovio-treated plants displaying an 8.4% larger apical diameter compared to the average of all treatments. Furthermore, mulching influenced fruit quality parameters such as consistency, pulp thickness, sugar content, and anti-oxidant activity, with Mater-Bi exhibiting the best performance. Since both Mater-Bi and Ecovio possess strengths and weaknesses, selecting the optimal mulch depends on the farmer’s specific objectives and local growing conditions. Overall, the study suggests that biodegradable mulches, particularly Ecovio, offer a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic films, contributing to environmental preservation and enhancing melon yield and quality in Mediterranean agricultural settings. Full article
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