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Editorial for special issue on fertilizer input and nutrient control in crop production and quality improvement

Year: 2025

Type: editorial

Abstract: Fertilizer, as the primary source of nutrients for crops, has long been a research hotspot in agricultural production, focusing on enhancing crop yield and quality as well as environmental sustainability by regulating nutrient supply. The special issue Fertilizer Input and Nutrient Control in Crop Production and Quality Improvement brings 18 research papers, exploring how to enhance crop productivity and quality through innovative fertilizers and fertilizing products, better nutrient management, and innovative technologies. The content of the special issue includes exploration of innovative solutions from the laboratory to the field, single technology to cross-disciplinary technologies, and from isolated efforts to regional and globally relevant solutions. This article summarizes the key findings in the following areas: traditional fertilizer input optimization, precise nutrient control in protected environment agriculture, application of biostimulants and nano-fertilizers, and nutrient management in adverse conditions.

Source: Journal of Agriculture and Food Research

DOI: 10.1016/j.jafr.2025.102433

Authors: Meng Xu, Evan A.N. Marks

Institutions: Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Agrotecnio - Centre for Food and Agriculture Research

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural Science and Fertilization

Subfield: Soil Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,530