About this Research Topic
This Research Topic aims to 1) provide basic rationale and reference for further in-depth analysis of the physiological or molecular regulatory mechanism of nutrients on growth, fruit quality, nutrient use efficiency, and stress resistance in fruit trees; 2) elucidate the responses of advanced fertilizer management strategies to nutrient utilization efficiency, nutrient cycling, soil quality, yield and quality formation process, and environmental costs. We welcome research on different fruit tree species, including but not limited to apples, citrus, grapes, peaches, pears, bananas, etc.
In this Research Topic, we welcome all article types published by Frontiers in Plant Science that dissect the use of mineral nutrients as a sustainable tool in fruit production, especially those that focus on:
• Mineral nutrients requirement and physiological functions in fruit trees;
• Nutrient efficient utilization strategy for fruit trees;
• Effects of mineral nutrients/fertilization on physiological processes, such as carbon and nitrogen metabolism in fruit trees;
• The use of mineral nutrients to counteract the negative effects of abiotic stresses on fruit trees.
• Nutrient cycling and green production in fruit orchards;
• Advanced fertilizer management strategies in fruit production.
Keywords: carbon, fruit yield and quality, stress resistance, nutrient efficient utilization, nutrient cycling, environmental costs, magnesium, nitrogen metabolism
Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.