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15/01/2026

🚩 Latest Paper Published in : Deconstructing Agrivoltaic Microclimates: A Critical Review of Inherent Complexity and a Minimum Viable Monitoring Framework
👉 Check the paper via the following link:https://brnw.ch/21wZ6uH
This article belongs to the Special Issue Adaptations and Responses of Cropping Systems to Climate Change:https://brnw.ch/21wZ6uG

Agrivoltaic systems (AVS) are gaining global attention as an innovative solution to simultaneously address food, water, and energy security challenges. However, the effective design and management of these dual-use systems hinge on a comprehensive understanding of their microclimatic impacts. This s...

15/01/2026

Highly Accessed Articles of
✨ Deep Learning YOLO-Based Solution for Grape Bunch Detection and Assessment of Biophysical Lesions
🔗 Accessible at: https://brnw.ch/21wZ69y
👉See more about: https://brnw.ch/21wZ69z

The world wine sector is a multi-billion dollar industry with a wide range of economic activities. Therefore, it becomes crucial to monitor the grapevine because it allows a more accurate estimation of the yield and ensures a high-quality end product. The most common way of monitoring the grapevine ...

14/01/2026

📢 Call for Papers - Deadline Extended!

We are pleased to announce the extended submission deadline (30 June 2026) for the Agronomy MDPI Special Issue “Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Agroecosystems: Strategies to Mitigate Plastic Pollution for Sustainable Agriculture”, guest edited by Dr. Zhimin Xu and Dr. Yifan Wang.

This collection addresses the environmental fate, ecological impacts, and mitigation strategies for microplastics and nanoplastics in agricultural systems, advancing sustainable agriculture and soil health. Submit your manuscript here: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/agronomy/special_issues/9S2QZ3TWO8

Published Papers in this Special Issue:

🔹 Regulatory Mechanisms of Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria in Alleviating Microplastic and Heavy Metal Combined Pollution: Insights from Plant Growth and Metagenomic Analysis
https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/15/9/2168

🔹 The Effects of Microplastics and Heavy Metals Individually and in Combination on the Growth of Water Spinach (Ipomoea aquatic) and Rhizosphere Microorganisms
https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/15/6/1319

🔹 Potential Impacts of Microplastic Particle Size and Type on Soil Properties and Buckwheat Performance
https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/15/5/1064

🔹 Microplastics in Soil–Plant Systems: Current Knowledge, Research Gaps, and Future Directions for Agricultural Sustainability
https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/15/7/1519

14/01/2026

We invite submissions to the Agronomy MDPI Special Issue “Ascorbic Acid in Plant Resilience and Postharvest Biology: From Stress Physiology to Nutritional Improvement.”

This issue focuses on the role of ascorbic acid in plant stress responses, development, postharvest biology, and nutritional quality, including biotechnological and breeding approaches.

📍Submission deadline: 31 March 2026
Guest Editors: Dr. Carlos G. Bartoli and Dr. Jurandi Gonçalves De Oliveira.
Learn more and submit: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/agronomy/special_issues/T9J7FH5OEH

14/01/2026

We are pleased to invite submissions to the Agronomy MDPI Special Issue “Advanced Spectral Remote Sensing for Smart Crop Monitoring in Agriculture and Horticulture."

This Special Issue highlights the growing role of spectral remote sensing, UAVs, and AI-driven analytics in enabling precise, non-destructive monitoring of crop growth, stress, yield, and quality across field crops and horticultural systems.

The submission deadline is 31 August 2026. Guest Editors: Dr. Jingshan Lu, Prof. Dr. Zhiyong Guan, and Dr. Jie Zhu (Nanjing Agricultural University, China).

👉 Learn more and submit your manuscript here: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/agronomy/special_issues/A8Y3NXQ5FX

14/01/2026

🚩 Latest Paper Published in : Integrating Infiltration Holes into Ridge–Furrow Systems Enhances Drought Resilience and Yield of Maize in Semi-Arid China
👉 Check the paper via the following link:https://brnw.ch/21wZ4iB
This article belongs to the Section Water Use and Irrigation

This study aimed to address the limited infiltration capacity of the double ridge–furrow mulching system (DRFM) under heavy rainfall on the Loess Plateau, which exacerbates surface runoff and mid-summer soil water deficits in semi-arid rainfed areas. By incorporating infiltration holes to optimize...

14/01/2026

🚩Editor's Choice
Sustainability Research in the Wine Industry: A Bibliometric Approach
🔸Link: https://brnw.ch/21wZ3XU
📖Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wZ3XT

Currently, the wine industry has gained great relevance worldwide. At the same time, the sustainability of the business activity has positioned itself as one of the main challenges to be achieved in the coming years. Due to the great impact that agricultural processes can have on the environment, vi...

13/01/2026

Special Issue Now Open for Submissions 🌾

Agronomy MDPI invites submissions to the Special Issue “Precision Agriculture and Crop Models for Climate Change Adaptation,” part of the Precision and Digital Agriculture section.

As climate change increasingly affects agricultural systems, this Special Issue focuses on data-driven and model-based approaches that support climate change adaptation and mitigation. We welcome high-quality research and reviews addressing crop modeling, precision agriculture technologies, remote and proximal sensing, resource use efficiency, soil conservation, and climate-resilient decision making across multiple spatial and temporal scales.

Guest Editors: Dr. Katalin Somfalvi-Tóth and Prof. Dr. Milics Gábor
Submission deadline: 30 September 2026
Special Issue webpage: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/agronomy/special_issues/SDV8X3OLL6

13/01/2026

📣 Announcement: ICAS 2026 Event Chair!

We’re pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Leslie Weston from the Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, Australia, will be chairing the 2026 International Conference on Agriculture Sciences!

Prof. Weston is a researcher in chemical ecology and plant physiology, with interests in the plant rhizosphere and its associated microbiome, and plant interactions with w**ds, pests, and biocontrol organisms mediated by secondary plant products. Her work also relates to plant defense, soil health, and sustainable w**d management. In May 2023, she was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.

🗓️ Important Dates
Conference dates: 21–23 October 2026

📣Submit your abstracts by 22 June 2026 using this link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1618

For more information on abstract submission instructions: https://sciforum.net/event/ICAS2026?section=

Don’t miss this opportunity to present your research and connect with a global community of experts!

13/01/2026

🚩 Latest Paper Published in : Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] Growth and Yield Responses to Cultivar and Nitrogen Fertilization
👉 Check the paper via the following link:https://brnw.ch/21wZ2oX
This article belongs to the Special Issue Conventional and Alternative Fertilization of Crops：https://brnw.ch/21wZ2oY

The aim of the study was to determine the effect of cultivar and nitrogen fertilization on the morphological and physiological traits and yield of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) grown in central-eastern Poland.

13/01/2026

🚩Editor's Choice
Plant Cell Cultures: Biofactories for the Production of Bioactive Compounds
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Plants have long been exploited as a sustainable source of food, flavors, agrochemicals, colors, therapeutic proteins, bioactive compounds, and stem cell production.

12/01/2026

🌾Advancing Genomic Prediction: Statistical Models for Crop Breeding and G×E Optimization

This special issue of Agronomy is dedicated to state-of-the-art research in genomic prediction and genotype-by-environment (G×E) modeling for crop breeding. It highlights methodological and applied studies that improve prediction accuracy, optimize multi-environment trials, and support climate-resilient crop improvement.

Guest edited by Dr. Réka Howard (University of Nebraska-Lincoln). Deadline for manuscript submission: 31 August 2026

Learn more & submit your paper 👉 https://www.mdpi.com/journal/agronomy/special_issues/LVMK8Q2WE1