Water and Nutrient Management for Sustainable Crop Production
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Physiology and Crop Production".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 125
Special Issue Editors
Interests: water-saving irrigation; nutrient management; water-fertilizer coupling; high-efficiency production; greenhouse gas emission
2. Key Laboratory of Modern Water-Saving Irrigation of Xinjiang Production & Construction Group, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China
3. Key Laboratory of Northwest Oasis Water-Saving Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Shihezi 832000, China
Interests: water-saving irrigation; water and fertilizer utilization; plastic mulch; residual film pollution; agricultural microplastics
Interests: cereal crop; efficient utilization of water and nitrogen; green and low-carbon agronomy practices
Interests: soil water; groundwater; crop modeling; data fusion
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Water and nutrient management play a fundamental role in ensuring sustainable agricultural production, particularly in the face of global challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, and increasing food demand. Excessive or inefficient use of water and fertilizers not only reduces crop productivity but also causes serious environmental problems, including soil salinization, groundwater contamination, and greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, developing innovative strategies for the optimization of water and nutrient inputs has become essential in terms of promoting sustainable crop production. This Special Issue on “Water and Nutrient Management for Sustainable Crop Production” aims to provide a platform for original research and review articles that explore water-saving irrigation methods, nutrient use efficiency, soil–plant interactions, biofertilizers, precision agriculture technologies, and eco-friendly management approaches that enhance the yield and quality of crops while minimizing environmental risks.
Dr. Minhua Yin
Dr. Pengpeng Chen
Dr. Heng Fang
Prof. Dr. Xiaobo Gu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- irrigation management
- fertilization strategies
- water–nutrient coupling
- soil–plant interactions
- water use efficiency
- nutrient use efficiency
- sustainable crop production
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