Call for papers - Sustainable soil management and the future of soil reuse

Guest Editor

Hongfen Zhu, PhD, Shanxi Agricultural University, China

Submission Status: Open | Submission Deadline: 11 September 2025

BMC Agriculture seeks to gather innovative research on Sustainable soil management and the future of soil reuse. This Collection invites researchers to contribute to the growing body of knowledge on sustainable soil management and the future of soil reuse. We welcome studies that explore innovative practices, strategies, and technologies aimed at enhancing soil health, preventing erosion, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. By sharing insights and findings, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of the critical role that soil plays in achieving food security and environmental sustainability.

New Content Item This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 2: Zero Hunger and SDG 15: Life on Land.

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Meet the Guest Editor

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Hongfen Zhu, PhD, Shanxi Agricultural University, China

Dr Zhu is a professor at Shanxi Agricultural University, specializing in land use and information technology, with a focus on agricultural remote sensing. Their research centers on the quantitative characterization of surface processes from a spatiotemporal multi-scale perspective, including the monitoring of soil properties using hyperspectral remote sensing. They are particularly interested in the temporal stability of soil moisture, aiming to enhance understanding and management of soil dynamics in agricultural systems. Dr Zhu has made significant contributions to advancing remote sensing techniques for soil and agricultural monitoring.

About the Collection

BMC Agriculture seeks to gather innovative research on Sustainable soil management and the future of soil reuse. Sustainable soil management is critical for maintaining soil health, enhancing agricultural productivity, and ensuring environmental sustainability. As the global population continues to grow, the demand for food production intensifies, leading to increased pressure on soil resources. Soil degradation, erosion, and nutrient depletion pose significant challenges to sustainable agriculture. Innovative practices such as soil amendments, composting, and crop rotation are gaining traction as effective strategies for soil regeneration and health. This Collection aims to explore the latest research and advancements in sustainable soil management, focusing on the reuse of soil and the implementation of practices that promote long-term soil vitality.

Advancing our collective understanding of sustainable soil management is essential for addressing the pressing challenges of food security and environmental sustainability. Recent advances in soil health research have highlighted the importance of practices such as no-till farming, biochar application, and carbon sequestration in enhancing soil quality and mitigating climate change. These practices not only improve soil structure and fertility but also contribute to the nutrient cycle, promoting a more resilient agricultural system. Continued research in this area will enable us to develop innovative solutions that can be adapted to various agricultural contexts, ensuring the sustainability of our soil resources for future generations.

Soil erosion control strategies
Soil regeneration techniques
The role of composting in soil health
Impact of biochar on soil properties
Carbon sequestration through sustainable practices

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 2: Zero Hunger and SDG 15: Life on Land.

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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Sustainable soil management and the future of soil reuse" from the dropdown menu.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.