Fruit Tree Cultivation and Sustainable Orchard Management
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Fruit Production Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 July 2025
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fruit tree cultivation; pomology
Interests: fruit tree cultivation; pomology
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fruit tree cultivation is crucial in advancing sustainable agriculture, especially in arid and semi-arid regions where water and nutrient resources are often limited. Sustainable orchard management aims to balance high productivity with environmental conservation, focusing on innovative strategies that enhance soil health, optimize water use, and maximize nutrient efficiency. This Special Issue welcomes research that delves into the application of organic and bio-fertilizers, precision agriculture technologies, and sustainable cultivation practices. Contributions can also address the challenges of mitigating environmental impacts, preventing soil degradation, and managing pests in ways that support ecosystem resilience. Studies on advanced technologies, such as remote sensing, IoT, and data-driven decision-making for yield improvement, are encouraged. Our goal is to gather valuable insights on effective and sustainable practices that contribute to food security, biodiversity, and orchard ecosystem health.
Dr. Kun Yu
Dr. Xiao-Fei Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fruit quality
- subsurface drip irrigation
- soil nutrient
- soil microbial community
- plant nutrient
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