Highlights of the XX International Plant Nutrition Colloquium 2025

The XX International Plant Nutrition Colloquium (IPNC 2025) is poised to address the critical role of plant nutrition in building resilient agricultural systems for a burgeoning global population. With the urgent demand for food production and enhanced nutritional quality, particularly from plant-based sources, plant nutrition research is at the forefront of tackling sustainability challenges on both regional and global scales, directly impacting human health.

Historically, plant nutrition has been rooted in disciplines like soil science, plant physiology, and agronomy. However, the contemporary landscape is undergoing a profound transformation with the emergence of novel technologies and interdisciplinary approaches. From advanced genomic techniques to precision nutrient management strategies leveraging big data and artificial intelligence, the field is rapidly evolving to optimize nutrient uptake, transport, and homeostasis, and to mitigate the effects of environmental stressors. This paradigm shift emphasizes the integration of cutting-edge science with practical applications to foster more efficient and sustainable plant production.

Under the overarching theme of "Cultivating Resilience: Plant Nutrition for Food, Feed, and Health," IPNC 2025 serves as a pivotal global platform. It brings together academics, leading researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to exchange knowledge, showcase recent advancements, ideate on future trends, and address critical challenges in plant nutrition. By fostering dialogue and collaboration across diverse scientific domains, the colloquium aims to pave the way for innovative solutions that ensure the longevity and vitality of agricultural ecosystems and contribute to global food and nutritional security.

The aim of this Research Topic is to cover key fields such as, but not limited to the following:

• Nutrient Uptake, Transport, and Homeostasis: Exploring fundamental mechanisms and novel strategies for optimizing nutrient acquisition and distribution within plants.
• Breeding and Genetics for Nutrition and Quality: Advancing crop varieties with enhanced nutrient use efficiency and improved nutritional profiles.
• Nutrient Management, Biostimulants, and Nanonutrition: Developing innovative approaches for sustainable nutrient delivery and plant health enhancement.
• Plant Nutrition and Biotic/Abiotic Stress: Understanding and mitigating the impact of environmental challenges on plant nutrient dynamics.
• Plant-Based Foods for Human Health: Investigating the links between plant nutrition and the nutritional quality of food for human consumption.
• Novel Technologies in Plant Nutrition: Leveraging cutting-edge tools, including remote sensing, AI, and omics technologies, for precision plant nutrition.
• Plant Nutrition Challenges in Changing Climates: Addressing regional and global challenges in plant nutrition under evolving climatic conditions.
• Underutilized Crops and Crop Wild Relatives for Better Nutrition: Exploring the potential of diverse plant genetic resources to improve food and nutritional security.

This Research Topic warmly invites submissions across various article types, including Original Research, Review, and Dataset papers. We encourage researchers to contribute their innovative findings, comprehensive reviews, and valuable datasets to enrich the scholarly discourse in the field. Whether presenting novel empirical studies, synthesizing existing knowledge, or sharing curated datasets, each submission plays a pivotal role in advancing our understanding and enhancing the scientific community's collective knowledge base. We welcome diverse perspectives and methodologies that contribute to the advancement of the subject matter and look forward to the valuable contributions from researchers worldwide.

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• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
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• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Systematic Review

Keywords: plant nutrition, IPNC 2025, sustainable agriculture, nutrient use efficiency, biostimulants, plant abiotic stress, crop breeding for nutrition, soil science, precision nutrient management, agronomy, nanonutrition in plants, plant-based food quality, global food security, AI in agriculture, nutrient uptake mechanisms, resilient agricultural systems, omics technologies in plant science, climate change and crops, underutilized crop potential, International Plant Nutrition Colloquium

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