Advancements in Horticultural Irrigation Water Management
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Protected Culture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 145
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Soil fertility and plant nutrition; Farming systems, Soil and water sciences; Water resource management
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Interests: Wild food and ornamental crops; Cultivation; Hydroculture; Conservation
Interests: Plant physiology; Plant metabolomics; Food Security
Interests: Precision Irrigation, Water Management; Plant mineral nutrition; Nutrient management; Cropping systems, Greenhouses; Vertical farms
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Irrigation water management is a critical strategy for horticultural production, especially in areas devastated by drought and the growing impacts of climate change. Successful agricultural water management in horticulture necessitates a thorough understanding of water resources, water quality, crop requirements, and the use of water conservation technologies. The growing demand for agricultural plant-based food and ornamental horticultural crops has pushed scientists, economists, and policymakers to develop sustainable water management practices to sustain these industries.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to present cutting-edge research on horticultural water management practices and policies that have proven effective in addressing environmental climate concerns such as water scarcity, water use efficiency, water recycling, crop resilience, drought tolerance, advanced irrigation technologies, and hydroponic cultivation for high-quality crops. This Special Issue welcomes innovative articles on irrigation water management strategies.
Prof. Dr. Bongani Ncube
Prof. Dr. Charles Petrus Laubscher
Dr. Muhali Olaide Jimoh
Dr. Rhuanito S. Ferrarezi
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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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. Horticulturae is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- water scarcity
- crop resilience
- drought tolerance
- irrigation technologies
- hydroponics
- water use efficiency
