Dear Colleagues,

Vegetable crops play a crucial role in providing essential nutrients and contributing to a balanced diet. However, presently, vegetable production stands as one of the most intensive agricultural systems, demanding significant inputs from growers. Additionally, climate change and population growth are pressuring our agro-food systems, endangering food security.

Therefore, advanced studies on the sustainable cultivation and management of vegetable crops have emerged as a critical area of research with an aim to tackle environmental, social, and economic challenges in agriculture, offering a multifaceted approach to address the challenges facing modern agriculture. By embracing innovative and integrated solutions, we can secure a resilient and sustainable food system that fosters a healthier environment and enhances the livelihoods of all stakeholders involved in vegetable crop production and consumption.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:

• Climate-resilient vegetable varieties and breeding techniques;
• Biodiversity conservation and its role in vegetable crop management;
• Cover cropping and green manure practices for vegetable crop systems;
• Precision agriculture and smart farming in crop production;
• Integrated pest management strategies for sustainable farming;
• Sustainable weed management in production;
• Water-efficient irrigation techniques for vegetable crops;
• Nutrient management strategies for enhanced crop yields;
• Soil health management techniques for sustainable cultivation;
• Organic farming principles in vegetable cultivation;
• Carbon footprint reduction in vegetable crop systems.

Dr. Joana Machado
Dr. Carla Sofia Sancho Dos Santos
Dr. Marta Nunes Da Silva
Guest Editors

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