Special Issues

Agriculture publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Advances in Agricultural Preharvest Products Management submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2126 | Submission Open
Keywords: crop production; crop management; fruit quality; antioxidant compounds; ripening; fertigation; pre-harvest treatments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Product Quality and Safety)
Application of Intelligent Greenhouse and Plant Factory Systems in Agricultural Production
edited by Wei Lu
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1098 | Submission Open
Keywords: greenhouse; plant factory; controlled environment; precision agriculture; artificial light; environment simulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Agriculture)
Non-chemical Plant Protection – Plants as a Source of Protective Factors
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 965 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant extracts; essential oils; intercropping; mixed crops; pests and diseases; non-target organisms; biodiversity of beneficial fauna
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
Advances in Aerial Application Equipment and Technology for Agricultural Production
edited by , Jiangtao Qi and Longlong Li
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 933 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision agriculture; aerial applications; UAV; manned aircraft; UAV and UGV; chemicals spraying; remote sensing; multi-scenario aerial application; aircraft path planning and navigation; variable-rate application; application quality evaluation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Organic Management Approaches and Practices to Support Sustainable Horticultural and Fruit Plants Production
edited by and Inkyu Kang
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 344 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic farming; smart farming; cultivation technology; eco-friendly production; crop physiology; fruit quality; antioxidant metabolism; plant nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Pathogen Biology and Disease Management in Fruit Crops
edited by Li Li
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open
Keywords: fruit disease; disease incidence; pathogen diagnosis; colonization; infection process; pathogenic mechanism; virulence gene; plant– pathogen interaction; microbiome; disease resistance; defense mechanism; disease control; biological control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
Feeding, Nutritional, and Welfare Management of Livestock: Practice and Regulation
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal feeding; animal welfare regulation; livestock
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Genetic, Phenomic and Physiological Response and Resistance in Plants against Abiotic Stresses
edited by Adrían Rodríguez-Burruezo
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable farming; plant breeding; ion toxicity; yield; fruit quality; salinity; nutrient and water use efficiency; genes; agrobiodiversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genotype Evaluation and Breeding)
Application of UAVs in Precision Agriculture—2nd Edition
edited by , Jiating Li and Suiyuan Shen
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1735 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural UAVs; effects of operation; efficiency of operation; route planning; energy-consumption matching; variable spray; drift suppression; deposition of droplets
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Agriculture)
Machine Vision Solutions and AI-Driven Systems in Agriculture
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1644 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision agriculture; machine vision; machine learning; deep learning; artificial intelligence; livestock monitoring; early-warning systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Agriculture)
Application of Sensor Technologies in Livestock Farming
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 471 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensor technologies; livestock farming; machine vision; animal behaviour; disease detection; data processing; decision-making algorithms; automated monitoring; deep learning; signal processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Agriculture)
Biological and Integrated Control of Plant Pathogens submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 356 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable agriculture; microorganisms; biocontrol agents; resistance to plant pathogens; cultural methods; natural substances; integrated control; biological control; physical control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
Effects of Cropping Systems on Crop Yields and Soil Degradation submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 317 | Submission Open
Keywords: crop production; yield and yield quality; soil degradation; climate change; conservation soil tillage; adaptive crop production technology; agro-ecosystems resilience; crop production modelling; food security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Application of Biochar in Sustainable Soil Management: Challenges and Perspectives submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 185 | Submission Open
Keywords: biochar; biochar production; feedstock; pyrolysis; biochar characteristics; biochar– soil interaction; soil amendment; nutrient cycling; soil carbon management; crop yield; greenhouse gas emission; soil fertility; soil remediation; soil alkalinization; soil moisture; heavy metal control; nutrient leaching
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Sustainable Fertilization to Enhance Soil Fertility and Improve Crop Quality
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 140 | Submission Open
Keywords: soil fertility; crop quality; compost; manure; biochar; cover crop; organic fertilizer; controlled release fertilizer; soil testing; precision fertilization; conservation tillage; crop fertigation; unmanned aerial vehicle; integrated nutrient management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Soils)
Recent Advances in Horticultural Grafting—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant grafting; rootstock breeding; grafted seedling; rootstock biotechnology; graft healing; graft compatibility/incompatibility; rootstock– scion interaction; long distance signaling; biotic stress; abiotic stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Breeding and Genetic Research of Cereal Grain Quality
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7515 | Submission Open
Keywords: breeding and genetics of cereal grain quality; agronomic factors affecting grain quality; pre- and post-harvest factors affecting grain quality; milling methods; QTL mapping and association mapping of cereal grain quality; allele mining of cereal-grain-quality traits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genotype Evaluation and Breeding)
Feeding Strategies and Nutritional Quality of Animal Products—Volume II submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6268 | Submission Open
Keywords: feed quality and animal production; feed impact on production; animal nutrition and health; feed additives; food quality; metabolism; nutrition; dietary ingredients; nutrients
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Sustainability and Energy Economics in Agriculture
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3100 | Submission Open
Keywords: economics of sustainable energy in rural areas; sustainable agriculture; agricultural land and competition for land; forest land and competition for forest land; regional and rural development; natural and bioresources; greenhouse gas emissions; renewable energy; energy efficiency improvements; environmental degradation and landscape; food security and energy; transition towards carbon-free energy resources; global warming and sustainability; agricultural policy and agricultural development; rural green development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Economics, Policies and Rural Management)
Feature Papers in Agriculture Technology—Using Computer Simulation for Agricultural Machinery Design and Development
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2310 | Submission Open
Keywords: DEM; FEM; SPH; CFD; computer simulation; agricultural machinery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Advances in the Cultivation and Production of Leguminous Plants
edited by Marcin Kozak and
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 971 | Submission Open
Keywords: legumes in agroecosystems; minor leguminous plants; innovative cultivation; seeds and green matter production; yield quality; biological progress; plant protection; yield-stimulating products; sustainable intensification; adaptation to changing climate conditions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Agricultural Waste—Status and Future Prospects submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 420 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural waste; bioeconomy; biofuels; biogas production; carbon farming; ecosystem services; logistics; thermochemical conversion; catalysts; SLCA
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Agricultural Waste Biomass Management Strategies for Environmental Sustainability
edited by , and Elixabet Díaz-de-Cerio
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open
Keywords: green agriculture; biomass; agricultural by-products; valorization; bioenergy production; resource utilization; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Genetics and Breeding of Edible Mushroom
edited by Xiangli Wu
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible mushrooms; omics; molecular mechanism; growth and development; breeding; environmental response; nutrition; medicinal value
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genotype Evaluation and Breeding)
Agricultural Strategies for Food and Environmental Security
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: agrochemical; agricultural extension; biotechnology; land use; food policy; non-point source pollution; digital and smart agriculture; international cooperation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Economics, Policies and Rural Management)
Role of Gut Microbiota in Farm Animal Health
edited by Linda Boniface Oyama
submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 104 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut; microbiome; animal; health gastrointestinal tract; GIT; microbiota; animals; animal health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
The Application of Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Agriculture
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2663 | Submission Open
Keywords: near-infrared spectroscopy; chemometrics; crop production; horticulture; animal husbandry; soil; feed; food; fruit; crop; animal product; milk; dairy; meat; egg; honey; quality assessment; process analytical technique
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Advances in High Quality or Value-Added Processing of Fruit and Vegetable
edited by and Huan Cheng
submission deadline 5 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8298 | Submission Open
Keywords: fruit and vegetables; process; storage; quality; waste; byproduct; function
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Product Quality and Safety)
Physiological, Biochemical and Molecular Biology Research on Agricultural Pests
edited by
submission deadline 5 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural pests; physiology; biochemistry; molecular biology; behavioral regulation; pest control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
Evaluation of Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products by Nondestructive Technologies
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5319 | Submission Open
Keywords: nondestructive testing; phenotype; seed/seedling quality; disease/pest detection; yield prediction; soil detection; physiological parameter detection; food quality detection; biosensor; agricultural instruments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Product Quality and Safety)
Impact of Plastics on Agriculture
edited by
submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2122 | Submission Open
Keywords: mulch films; biodegradable mulch films; high and low tunnels; silage film; sustainable disposal of agricultural plastics; impacts on soil health; microplastics in agricultural soils; upcycling of agricultural plastics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecosystem, Environment and Climate Change in Agriculture)
Applications of Controlled Atmosphere and Fumigation Technologies in Fresh Produce: From Farm to Table
edited by Byung-Ho Lee and
submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1784 | Submission Open
Keywords: controlled atmospheres; fumigation; cold treatment; combined treatment; invasive alien species; quarantine; eradication; alternatives of methyl bromide
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Product Quality and Safety)
Effect of Cultivation Practices on Crop Yield and Quality
edited by
submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open
Keywords: crops yield and quality; cultivation practice; farming systems; tillage systems; production technology; crop rotation; fertilization and plant protection; precision agriculture; varietal progress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
New Insights into Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Feed Management and Housing in Livestock Production
edited by
submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 128 | Submission Open
Keywords: greenhouse gases; feed; housing; manure; management; microbes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Integrated Management and Efficient Use of Nutrients in Crop Systems submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2375 | Submission Open
Keywords: essential plant nutrients; residual pools of nutrients; fertilizers and soil amendments; soil functional microorganisms; nutrient-efficient crop varieties; 4R nutrient stewardship; nutrient cycling and recycling; sustainable cropping systems; crop yield quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Systems and Management)
Advances in Sustainable Agritourism Development submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2342 | Submission Open
Keywords: agritourism; community-based tourism; rural communities; sustainability; local/rural development; networks; local products; food system transformation; marketing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Economics, Policies and Rural Management)
Sensing and Imaging for Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products
edited by , and Xiaoyu Tian
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1670 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensors; imaging; quality and safety; agricultural products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Product Quality and Safety)
Physiological and Ecological Characteristics and Sustainable Production of High-Yield Maize—Volume II
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1458 | Submission Open
Keywords: maize; high yield; sustainable production; cultivar; water and fertilizer utilization efficiency; environmental effects; canopy characteristics; physiological and ecological characteristics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Smart Agriculture Sensors and Monitoring Systems for Field Detection
edited by Adrian Gracia-Romero
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision agriculture; plant phenotyping; smart agriculture; sensors; proximal remote sensing; UAV
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Agriculture)
Nanotechnology in Plant Disease Management: Progresses, Challenges, and Perspectives
edited by
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; agriculture; safety assessment; pest management; fungicides; RNA-interference; targeted delivery
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
Sensor-Based Precision Agriculture
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7671 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision agriculture; proximal soil sensing; crop canopy sensors; precision livestock management; sensor networks; multi-sensor; data fusion; decision support
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Agriculture)
Advanced Studies in Improving the Nutritional Status of Forage Crops for Better Livestock Productivity submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4255 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal performance; anti-nutritional factors; botanical composition of sward; cultivar breeding; animal products quality; digestibility; livestock diets; green forage; fertilization; silage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Farm Animal Production)
Feature Papers in the Fields of Agricultural Economics, Policies and/or Rural Management
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3460 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural economics and policy; food economics and food security; productivity and efficiency; technological progress in agriculture; sustainable agriculture; circular economy in agriculture; agribusiness and marketing; climate change; ICT in agriculture; rural management; poverty and sustainable livelihoods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Economics, Policies and Rural Management)
Plants’ Response to Abiotic Stress submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2055 | Submission Open
Keywords: abiotic factors; stress; antioxidant activity; climate change; bioactive compounds; plant hormesis; nutraceutical value
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Research on the Strategy of Improving the Small Grain Production System submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1986 | Submission Open
Keywords: rotation; productivity; stresses; innovative breeding; resistance; diversification; conservation; silage; grazing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Advances in the Technology of Organic Fertilizers from Agricultural Waste
edited by Víctor Riau, and Ana Robles Aguilar
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: biobased fertilizer; nutrient recovery; agricultural waste; livestock manure; bioeconomy; circularity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
Agricultural Policies toward Sustainable Farm Development
edited by and Fanbin Kong
submission deadline 25 Aug 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 14003 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural policy; sustainability; farm development; sustainable farm practices; governance and economics; environmentally friendly agricultural technology adoption; farmers’ behavior; welfare effects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Economics, Policies and Rural Management)
Advances in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants submission deadline 25 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2739 | Submission Open
Keywords: medicinal and aromatic plants; ecosystem services and functions; bioindicators; utilization; ecology; environmental factors (soil; nutrients; climate; etc.); agriculture; forestry; urban areas; climate change; management; socio-economic assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Production)
Plant Virus Diseases: Update and Perspectives
edited by
submission deadline 25 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1831 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemistry; cap-independent translation; vector transmission; Systemic acquired resistance; RNAi
(This special issue belongs to the Section Crop Protection, Diseases, Pests and Weeds)
New Energy-Powered Agricultural Machinery and Equipment submission deadline 25 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1623 | Submission Open
Keywords: structural innovation design of agricultural machinery and equipment for new energy power; development and utilization of new energy power applicable to agricultural machinery and equipment; intelligent control system development of agricultural machinery and equipment with new energy power; application; scenario and promotion of new energy power for agricultural equipment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Agricultural Technology)
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