The Effects of Fertilizers on Fruit Production
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2024 | Viewed by 85
Special Issue Editors
Interests: crop physiology; vegetables quality; secondary metabolites; crop production; precision agriculture; plant biology
Interests: agronomic management in horticulture and floriculture; breeding of horticultural crops; crop physiology; vegetables quality; secondary metabolites
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global population is projected to reach 10 billion by 2050; thus, it is mandatory to increase and improve food production. One of the main traditional approaches for increasing fruit production has been overdosing fertilizers immoderately, leading to negative environmental impacts; however, fertilization among agricultural practices remains the pivotal practice for optimizing fruit production. There are several aspects that must be taken into consideration when addressing the issue of the effect of fertilization on horticultural productions, including fertilizer regime typologies (e.g., organic vs. mineral), timing, quantity, frequency, fertilizer composition, and application typologies. Therefore, it is essential to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of various technical innovations in fertilization, beyond the ones mentioned above, which could significantly increase agricultural productivity, improve product quality, and enhance sustainability across both environmental and economic domains.
This Special Issue aims to present the recent progress and perspectives surrounding the effect of novel and rational fertilization management practices on horticultural productions; therefore, we invite authors to submit papers containing the latest research findings on the present topic.
These submissions should delve into, but not be limited to, the mechanisms underlying fertilizer-induced alterations in fruit physiology, while also elucidating the dynamic interactions within the soil–plant system, when concerned, and into novel fertilizer management strategies of horticultural crops and their effects on the yield and physiological status.
Original research papers, communications, and review articles are welcome.
Dr. Miriam Distefano
Dr. Rosario Paolo Mauro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fruit production
- fertilization
- harvest
- quality
- crop nutrition
