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Dr. Saddam Saqib
Email: saddam@lzu.edu.cn
Affiliation: State Key Laboratory of Herbage Improvement and Grassland Agro-ecosystems, College of Ecology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Research Interests: ecosystem function, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity hotspots, agroforestry
Dr. Wajid Zaman
Email: wajidzaman@yu.ac.kr
Affiliation: Department of Life Sciences, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea
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Research Interests: plant physiology, green chemistry, biochar, nanotechnology, biocatalysis, CO2 conversion, biomass valorization, medicinal plants, climate change mitigation, salinity stress, antioxidants, CRISPR/Cas genome editing
Dr. Fazal Ullah
Email: fazal@nwnu.edu.cn
Affiliation: College of Life Sciences, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
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Research Interests: sustainability science; agriculture productivity; biodiversity and conservation
Summary
Nutrient dynamics play a crucial role in determining plant productivity and ecosystem resilience and health, particularly in the context of climate change and increasing agricultural demands. Exploring the connections between nutrient uptake and availability, plants' physiological responses and productivity, and ecosystem processes is crucial for sustainable resource management, particularly in vulnerable ecosystems such as drylands. Managing nutrient limitations and optimizing nutrient use potential are essential for improving crop productivity, sustaining soil fertility, and maintaining ecosystem services.
This special issue aims to collect cutting-edge research and reviews on the mechanisms of nutrient dynamics and their effect on plant productivity and ecosystem functioning. We encourage studies that highlight adaptive strategies for nutrient uptake and management, traditional and innovative approaches in resource conservation, and the integration of plant physiology with ecosystem-level processes. The emphasis will be on strategies that enhance resilience and sustainability in agriculture and ecosystems, with special attention to dryland habitats.
· Uptake, transport, and cycling of nutrients in plants;
· Molecular and physiological adaptations to nutrient stress;
· Interplay between plant nutrition and soil health;
· Impacts of nutrient management practices on the ecosystem;
· Traditional and innovative approaches in nutrient management;
· Field applications and case studies in dryland agriculture.
Keywords
agriculture, nutrient, drylands, physiology, ecosystem
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