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Precision Fertilization and Nutrient Use Efficiency in Crops

Submission Deadline: 31 December 2025 View: 428 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Prof. Dr. Ozkan Kaya

Email: edukayaozkan25@hotmail.com

Affiliation: Department of Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University, 58102, Fargo, ND, USA

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Research Interests: Viticulture, functional foods,small fruit production, hybridization

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Prof. Dr. Harlene Hatterman-Valenti

Email: h.hatterman.valenti@ndsu.edu

Affiliation: Department of Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University, 58102, Fargo, ND, USA

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Research Interests: weed management, crop physiology of high-value plants, sustainable production methods of grapes and hops, adaptation of horticultural practices to regional climate conditions

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Prof. Dr. Turhan Yilmaz

Email: turhan.yilmaz@jacks.sdstate.edu

Affiliation: Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Horticulture, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University,46040, Kahramanmaras, Turkey

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Research Interests: Viticulture, functional foods,small fruit production, hybridization

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Summary

This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research on precision fertilization and nutrient use efficiency in crops, addressing critical challenges in sustainable nutrient management. Our scope covers innovative approaches, technologies, and strategies to enhance nutrient uptake, reduce environmental impact, and improve crop productivity. We welcome contributions that advance scientific understanding and provide practical solutions for optimizing fertilization practices in modern agriculture.


Suggested Themes:
· Precision nutrient management:Site-specific fertilization techniques for improved efficiency; remote sensing and AI applications in nutrient monitoring.
· Soil-plant interactions and nutrient uptake: Mechanisms of nutrient absorption and utilization; microbial contributions to soil fertility and plant nutrition.
· Advanced fertilization strategies:Development of controlled-release fertilizers and biofertilizers; organic and sustainable fertilization practices.
· Environmental sustainability in fertilization: Strategies to reduce nutrient leaching and greenhouse gas emissions; circular economy approaches in nutrient recycling.
· Crop-specific nutrient optimization:Tailored fertilization strategies for different crops and agroecosystems; impact of nutrient balance on yield and quality.
· Smart agriculture and digital technologies: IoT and sensor-based monitoring for precision fertilization; decision support systems for optimized nutrient application.
· Economic and policy perspectives: Cost-benefit analysis of precision fertilization technologies; policy frameworks and incentives for sustainable nutrient management.


Keywords

precision fertilization, nutrient efficiency, smart farming, soil fertility, biofertilizers, remote sensing,sustainable agriculture, AI in agriculture

Published Papers


  • Open Access

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    Melatonin Enhances Antioxidant Defense and Physiological Stability in Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) Cultivars ‘Merlot’ and ‘Erciş’ under UV-B Stress

    Sena Yıldız, Nurhan Keskin, Birhan Kunter, Harlene Hatterman-Valenti, Ozkan Kaya
    Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.11, pp. 3471-3492, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.073180
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Precision Fertilization and Nutrient Use Efficiency in Crops)
    Abstract Climate change-driven environmental stresses, particularly ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation, pose severe threats to grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) productivity and physiological stability. This study investigated the protective role of melatonin in in vitro plantlets of two grapevine cultivars, ‘Merlot’ and ‘Erciş’, subjected to low (≈8.25 μW cm−2, 16 h) and high (≈33 μW cm−2, 4 h) UV-B exposure. Significant cultivar-specific responses were observed (p < 0.001). The ‘Erciş’ cultivar exhibited higher oxidative stress, with malondialdehyde (MDA) levels reaching 24.30 mmol g−1 FW in control plants compared with 14.91 ± 0.25 mmol g−1 FW in ‘Merlot’. Melatonin provided dose-dependent mitigation, reducing MDA to… More >

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