Biostimulants for Prevention and Restoration of Soil Pollution
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Soil and Plant Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2024) | Viewed by 1322
Special Issue Editors
Interests: phytoremediation; bioremediation; white rot fungi; organic pollutants; antibiotics; soil chemistry; soil biology; organic amendments; fertigation; biostimulants
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Dear Colleagues,
Biostimulants have emerged as potent tools in both preventing and restoring soil pollution, presenting multifaceted benefits for sustainable soil management. These substances promote plant growth and enhance the resilience of soil ecosystems, and they contribute to the long-term health of soil ecosystems, supporting agriculture and environmental conservation efforts.
The aim and the scope of this Special Issue on biostimulants include consolidating cutting-edge research that explores novel applications, mechanisms, and the ecological impact of these compounds. Researchers aim to present a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on biostimulants, emphasizing their role in preventing soil pollution and facilitating the restoration of contaminated environments. The scope encompasses interdisciplinary perspectives, including agronomy, microbiology, and environmental science, to understand the integration of biostimulants in soil with advanced technologies.
This Special Issue seeks to encompass a wide array of topics, including but not limited to the following: the interactions between biostimulants and plants/soil microorganisms, field trials demonstrating the practical applications of biostimulants in preventing soil pollution, and the assessments of the long-term ecological impacts of biostimulant use. The goal is to assemble a collection of diverse and impactful research that advances our understanding of biostimulants and their role in sustainable soil management.
Prof. Dr. Enrique Eymar
Guest Editor
Dr. Rafael Antón-Herrero
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- biostimulants
- soil pollution
- environmental restoration
- sustainable agriculture
- microbial activity
- soil health
- pollution prevention
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