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Innovations in Green and Efficient Cotton Cultivation

A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Innovative Cropping Systems".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 1717

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Lu Feng

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1. State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-Breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang 455000, China
2. Zhengzhou Research Base, State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-Breeding and Integrated Utilization, School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China
Interests: cotton; yield components; high-yielding technique; resource use efficiency
Dr. Lei Zhang

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College of Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
Interests: cotton; remote sensing; crop physiology and ecology; precision agriculture
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Dr. Xiao-Fei Li

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State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio‑Breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang 455000, China
Interests: cotton; intercrop; yield stability; crop mixture; soil fertility

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Cotton production has been a crucial part of global agriculture for centuries, but traditional methods often lead to significant environmental challenges. In light of increasing demands for sustainability, innovative cultivation techniques are essential to enhancing productivity while minimizing resource use and ecological impact. This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest research on green and efficient cotton farming, with a focus on strategies that promote high yields, resource efficiency, and environmental conservation. Topics include water-efficient irrigation, optimized fertilizer use, pest and disease control, integrated crop management, and innovations in precision agriculture. Additionally, studies on intercropping systems involving cotton and other crops are welcomed, as they play a vital role in enhancing productivity and sustainability. We invite original research, reviews, and case studies that address sustainable cotton cultivation practices, environmental impacts, and strategies for improving production efficiency worldwide.

Dr. Lu Feng
Dr. Lei Zhang
Dr. Xiao-Fei Li
Guest Editors

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  • green agriculture
  • sustainable farming
  • resource-efficient farming
  • precision agriculture

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Effect of Fungicide Application in Combination with Different Growth Regulators on Cotton Boll Quality and Yield in the Northwest Inland of China
by Munire Abuduaini, Hao Cheng, Xinghu Song, Gang Wu, Xinxin Li, Yangqing Tian, Jiahao Zhang, Wenqing Wang, Siqi Yang, Ziyi Meng, Feifei Zhao, Honghong Wu and Qiang Zhao
Agronomy 2025, 15(2), 394; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15020394 - 31 Jan 2025
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Cotton yield can be stabilized by regulating the number and weight of bolls through the application of growth regulators. A field experiment was conducted in Xiaya, Xinjiang, from 2021 to 2023. The primary treatment involved a 40% pyraclostrobin suspension (300 mL/ha) combined with [...] Read more.
Cotton yield can be stabilized by regulating the number and weight of bolls through the application of growth regulators. A field experiment was conducted in Xiaya, Xinjiang, from 2021 to 2023. The primary treatment involved a 40% pyraclostrobin suspension (300 mL/ha) combined with different growth regulators: 14-hydroxylated brassinosteroid (150 mL/ha, M1), 0.1% thidiazuron (150 mL/ha, M2), or 8% diethyl aminoethyl hexanoate (150 g/ha, M3). Clear water (M0) was used as the control treatment. This study examined the interaction between year and treatment and analyzed key factors affecting cotton yield. The results indicated a significant interaction effect between chemical treatments and yield across the years. All treatments led to an increase in yield compared with the control, with notable improvements in the number of bolls per unit area, boll weight, leaf area index, and net photosynthesis rate of cotton leaves. From a spatial perspective, the treatments effectively enhanced the number of bolls in the upper part of the plant. A positive correlation was observed between the number of new bolls and seed cotton yield. Among the treatments, the M2 treatment proved to be the most effective, which substantially increased the number of bolls in the upper part of the plant, as well as the total number of bolls per unit area and boll weight, resulting in a significant yield improvement. These findings can guide the development of chemical regulation strategies for cotton production in the Aksu region of Xinjiang, China, providing a valuable reference for enhancing local cotton yield. Full article
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Soil Inversion with Subsoiling Increases Cotton Yield Through Improving Soil Properties and Root Growth
by Pengcheng Li, Shulin Wang, Weina Feng, Helin Dong, Cangsong Zheng, Miao Sun, Jingjing Shao, Zhenggui Zhang, Zhanlei Pan, Jian Wang, Guilan Sun, Junhong Li, Yaopeng Zhang, Wenqi Zhao, Menghua Zhai and Zhanbiao Wang
Agronomy 2025, 15(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15010004 - 24 Dec 2024
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Long-termrotary tillage has led to a deterioration in cotton production. It remains unclear whether soil inversion with subsoiling could halt the deterioration. Here, a field experiment was set from 2015 to 2017 with three treatments: CK, 15 cm rotary tillage; T1, replace the [...] Read more.
Long-termrotary tillage has led to a deterioration in cotton production. It remains unclear whether soil inversion with subsoiling could halt the deterioration. Here, a field experiment was set from 2015 to 2017 with three treatments: CK, 15 cm rotary tillage; T1, replace the top 20 cm soil layer with the 20–40 cm soil layer and loosen the 40–55 cm soil layer; T2, replace the top 20 cm soil layer with the 20–40 cm soil layer and loosen the 40–70 cm soil layer. The results showed that the total nitrogen(N) content, alkaline N content, total phosphorous(P) content, available P content, and available potassium(K) content of T1 and T2 in the 20–40 cm soil layer were significantly higher than those in the top 20 cm soil layer in 2017, and the soil nutrient contents in the top 20 cm soil layer increased with each planting season. Compared with CK, the root dry matter of T1 and T2 increased by 13.1% and 15.2%, respectively, and the boll number and boll weight were also significantly higher, and the seed cotton yield under T1 for the three years increased by 7.7%, 7.6%, and 6.1%, respectively, and the seed cotton yield under T2 for the three years increased by 6.1%, 8.6%, and 8.2%, respectively. The results suggest that soil inversion with subsoiling is a continuously effective tillage practice for increasing the output of cotton in the North China Plain. Full article
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