Horticulture - Science topic

Nurserymen and propagators propagate different types of horticulture plants with seeds, cuttings, and other methods. Regardless of the medium used, an ideal medium should have the following characteristics.

The X International Symposium on New Ornamental Crops will be held under the auspices of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS), Division Ornamental Plants and Working Group New Ornamentals, at Kalamata, Greece, from 13 to 16 October 2025 The symposium aims to bring scientists, breeders and experts, working on new ornamental cr...

The purpose of this book proposal is to provide a comprehensive resource on the latest trends and applications in smart horticulture. The field of horticulture has been undergoing a transformative shift, driven by advancements in technology and the need for sustainable agricultural practices. Smart horticulture encompasses the integration of digita...

The purpose of this book proposal is to provide a comprehensive resource on the latest trends and applications in smart horticulture. The field of horticulture has been undergoing a transformative shift, driven by advancements in technology and the need for sustainable agricultural practices. Smart horticulture encompasses the integration of digita...

Horticultural crops are always influenced by the abiotic and biotic stresses present during their cultivation. Ensuring the optimal growth of these crops is of great important for optimizing their economic, edible and ornamental value. Research on plant ecophysiological characteristics provides insights into the relationships between horticultural...

Shorter trees are ideal in tree orchards and allow easy harvesting, thus increasing fruit yields per unit area. In the Philippines, marang has been considered a potential crop to help food security. However, the crop can grow very tall and make fruit harvesting tedious. This study was conducted to determine if paclobutrazol (PBZ) at concentrations...

Although the impact of postharvest melatonin (MLT) application in extending the storage life of horticultural produce has been widely studied, its effect in jackfruit remains unknown. This investigation evaluates the influence of MLT dip application (0, 0.05, 0.1, and 0.2 mM) on browning, softening and oxidative stress in cold-stored jackfruit bulb...

Carbon sequestration by producers constitutes a vital ecological function executed by ecosystems to mitigate global warming due to burgeoning sustained anthropogenic activities with the release of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, carbon monoxide, etc.). The Current study evaluates carbon dynamics in forest ecosystems through the InVest mo...

The insect order Thysanoptera is used as an indicator of the vulnerability to foreign insect invasions of New Caledonian ecosystems-both the unique natural systems, and the agricultural and horticultural systems on which the economy is dependent. A total of 103 species in 67 genera of Thysanoptera are here listed from New Caledonia, in contrast to...

In Japan, white asparagus is produced by blanching with soil mounds or film-cover shading methods. However, with either method, white asparagus is produced only in the spring and not during the winter months, when labor and facilities can be more effectively utilized. Recently, a forcing-culture method for green asparagus using polyethylene bags wa...

Ornamental Horticulture is moving forward

The Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Plus Program works with the private sector in the Pacific region to enhance market access for key export commodities, such as root crops, kava, and cacao. One of the main constraints for exporters is drying these crops before export. While sun drying is traditionally used for kava and cacao,...

Background: Sclerotium rolfsii is a widespread soil-borne fungal pathogen recognized for causing disease in a wide variety of agricultural and horticultural crops globally. Despite the economic losses attributed to this pathogen, there are limited reports concerning the biochemical alterations in groundnut in response to increased carbon dioxide le...

Using polymers based on biological materials, rather than those based on petroleum, to create eco-friendly biologically degradable materials has gained popularity in recent years. Today, scientists advise choosing polymers that are naturally eco-friendly. So, soybean contains 90% protein, which is a cheap, easily accessible, and biodegradable ingre...

In contrast to Homo faber, Homo hortensis does not side with technical production. He is dependent on dealing with inhomogeneous, ‘impure’ ensembles and can thus offer an interesting approach of acting in the age of the Anthropocene. Dealing with the interweaving of the natural and the artificial, craftsmanship and mechanization, local traditional...

This research employs GIS-based analysis to study the spatio-temporal dynamics of opportunities in the Pulwama district of the Kashmir valley, India. Integrating diverse data sources from satellite images, census, field observations and ancillary data, we generated indices on social, economic, facilities, resources, environmental, and disaster vuln...

This research study analyses the impact of government policies and initiatives on enhancing the horticultural supply chain in Himachal Pradesh. The research examines the influence of government measures on production patterns, distribution routes, and stakeholder viewpoints in the horticulture industry, which plays a crucial role in the state's eco...

Addressing the complex challenges of soil and food security at international and local scales requires moving beyond the boundaries of individual disciplines and knowledge systems. The value of transdisciplinary research approaches is increasingly recognised, including those that value and incorporate Indigenous knowledge systems and holders. Using...

This work was carried out at a medium level of complexity and has as its main purpose the desire to respond to the curiosity and knowledge needs of all those who want to penetrate the secrets of this vast field. At the same time, it is desired to be an incursion into the plant organism, starting from the ultracellular level and up to that of the ve...

A deceased adult Lycorma delicatula (White 1845) (Fulgoridae: Hemiptera) or spotted lanternfly (SLF hereafter) is reported in Aotearoa / New Zealand for the first time from a residential home in Kirikiriroa / Hamilton. SLF, indigenous to southwestern China, is a highly invasive polyphagous phloem-feeder introduced to Korea, Japan and the United Sta...

New advancements in tissue culture techniques have resulted in vitro propagation of several regenerations of horticultural crops. The somaclonal variation which occurs during plant tissue culture is a potential source for inducing new genetic variability in such crops. Several approaches have been utilized to ascertain the occurrence of somaclonal...

Vertical gardening is an innovative horticultural practice that involves growing plants on vertically inclined surfaces, as opposed to traditional horizontal ground planting. This method maximizes limited space, making it ideal for urban environments where land is scarce. Vertical gardens can be established using a variety of systems, including liv...

The horticultural consumption of land kale in Indonesia is still quite high due to its complete nutritional content. However, limited cultivation land is an obstacle to the production of land kale. On the other hand, Indonesia has a very large area of oil palm plantations because it is a superior commodity as a foreign exchange earner. But it is un...

Background The 12-oxo-phytodienoic acid reductase (OPR) enzyme is crucial for the synthesis of jasmonates (JAs), and is involved in the plant stress response. However, the OPR gene family in sweetpotato, an important horticultural crop, remains unidentified. Results In this study, we employed bioinformatics techniques to identify nine IbOPR genes....

Article type: Saffron, derived from the flower of Crocus sativus L., is one of the most valuable and sought-after spices in the world. This review provides a comprehensive and novel overview of saffron horticultural practices, with a special focus on the innovative potential of its various byproducts. It encompasses the entire cultivation process,...

As cities worldwide grapple with the mounting challenges of climate change, population growth, and urbanization, green cities have emerged as a beacon of hope. At the heart of this vision is horticulture, a field that transcends traditional gardening to become a cornerstone of urban resilience. From rooftop gardens to vertical forests, hor...

ABSTRAK Bawang merah palu (Allium cepa L. Var. Aggregatum) merupakan salah satu komoditas hortikultura yang mempunyai kandungan gizi dan senyawa yang tergolong zat non gizi serta enzim yang berfungsi untuk terapi, meningkatkan dan mempertahankan kesehatan tubuh serta memiliki aroma khas yang digunakan untuk penyedap masakan dan bahan baku utama ind...

Onions (Allium cepa L.) are a globally significant horticultural crop, ranking second only to tomatoes in terms of cultivation and consumption. However, due to the crop’s complex genome structure, lengthy growth cycle, self-incompatibility, and susceptibility to disease, onion breeding is challenging. To address these issues, we implemented digital...

Shallots (Allium ascalonicum L.) is a horticultural commodity that is often used as a food flavoring. This research aims to determine the effect of seed weight and concentration of Atonik Growth Regulatory Substance (ZPT) and their interaction on the growth and yield of shallot plants (Allium ascalonicum L.). The research was carried out in Sulanya...

The researchers wanted to see how varying concentrations of (2iP) affected Accepted: October 26 th 2021 the growth and multiplication of Citrus shoots in vitro. This study was Published: November 30 th 2021 conducted in the Horticulture and Landscape Department, College of Agriculture, University of Kirkuk 2020's plant tissue culture laboratory. Ci...

Seed priming is a state-of-the-art, low-cost, and environment-friendly strategy to improve seed germination, seed vigor, abiotic and biotic stress tolerance, and the yield of field and horticultural crops. Seed priming involves imbibing the seeds in a priming solution under a desired set of environmental conditions for a period followed by drying b...

A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2021-22 at College of Horticulture, S. D. Agricultural University, Jagudan, Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat to study the effect of integrated nutrient management (INM) on the growth, yield and quality of green onion. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design (RBD) replicated thrice with 16...

The edible rose industry in China, with its rich history and diverse cultivars, represents a significant position within the horticultural and agricultural domains. However, there is a scarcity of information that synthesizes the industry’s current state in China and development strategies from a global perspective. The objective of this study is t...

Persimmon is a soft fruit, which is why it is one of the horticultural products most prone to mechanical damage throughout the cold chain. Understanding the impact of this damage on the post‐harvest quality of these fruits is extremely important to reduce losses that occur throughout the supply chain. This study used the finite element method (FEM)...

"Trees and Shrubs of Kashmir: A Phenology Field Guide" is a pioneering publication that provides a comprehensive introduction to the phenology of common trees and shrubs found in the Kashmir Himalaya. This field guide presents pictorial phenological calendars of 100 species, making it a first-of-its-kind practical tool for assessing and monitoring...

In the context of precision horticulture, decision support tools play a significant role in providing fruit growers with insights into orchard conditions, facilitating informed decisions regarding orchard management practices. This study presents the development of an autonomous yield estimation system designed to provide decision support to small...

During the last 30 years, the number of farms in Germany has decreased by more than 50%. Due to socioeconomic pressures, particularly small- and medium-sized farms are forced to close down. A partial or full conversion to community-supported agriculture (CSA) might be an approach to increase the economic viability of a farm in the long term, as the...

O sambaqui Morro do Ouro está localizado na Baía da Babitonga, no litoral norte de Santa Catarina, e foi ocupado entre cerca de 5126-4526 anos cal BP e 3969-3695 anos cal BP. Nesta dissertação foi realizada uma análise antracológica deste sambaqui, e seus resultados forneceram informações que permitiram compreender melhor a implantação do sítio na...

The experiment entitled "Influence of pre harvest application of Hexanal and Salicylic acid at storage temperatures on fruit quality and shelf life of strawberry (Fragaria ananassa) cv. Winter Dawn" was carried out at Dr. YSRHU-College of Horticulture, Andhra Pradesh during the year 2023-24. The experiment was laid out in a factorial completely ran...

We introduce what we believe to be a novel chip-scale dual-photodiode sensor capable of simultaneously measuring centroid wavelength and irradiance within the 500–1000 nm range. The sensor employs a dual-photodiode design, where one photodiode is equipped with a coated filter layer to create differential responsivity, allowing for accurate spectral...

The global outbreak of the unprecedented COVID‐19 pandemic has posed numerous challenges in the agro‐food systems worldwide urging the need to build resilient food systems for food security. Urban agriculture (UA) has the potential to contribute to resilient and sustainable food systems. This study investigated the impact of COVID‐19 on UA practice...

Cannabis cultivated for medical and adult use is a high-value horticultural crop in North America; however, we lack information on its optimal mineral nutrition due to previous legal restrictions. This study evaluated the mineral requirements of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) for cannabis in the vegetative stage using response surf...

With the development of bio-magnetism, magnetic field (MF) treatment has been widely used in many fields, including Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry. Among seed priming methods, the use of the MF treatment as a physical priming has the advantages of creating no pollution and allowing an easy operation. In this experiment, the low frequency ma...

Speed breeding (SB) has emerged as a revolutionary technique in the field of horticultural crop improvement, accelerating the development of new cultivars by optimizing environmental conditions for rapid plant growth. Unlike traditional breeding methods, which can take years to produce new varieties, SB facilitates faster generation turnover, enabl...

The nature of the soil studied in the wetland area (coastal) is massive (solid) and saline, less fertile for horticultural crops such as shallots and mustard greens. Experiments using the original soil mixed with quartz sand (35% w/w), leached with ion-free water (3 liters/kg/pot), the irrigation method is soaked-drown it (1/3 of the height of the...

Previous systematic reviews have examined the effect of horticultural interventions (e.g., taking care of plants, planting, gardening) on individuals' depressive symptoms through analyses focused exclusively on randomized controlled trials, but that approach overlooks a majority of the potentially informative published research. To complement previ...

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Climate change poses significant threats to global food security, particularly horticulture, which accounts for 30% of agricultural production. Rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events impact horticultural crops' growth, yield, quality, and distribution. Climate change indeed presents si...

The site of Aghmat in medieval Morocco has attracted attention due to its rich history spanning the High and Late Middle Ages, as well as part of the Modern era. In recent years, the site has seen much-needed archaeological, bioarchaeological, and ethnological research. This study analyzed 30 samples, 11 of which underwent anthracological analysis....

Field trials are critically important to the citrus industry because they provide scientific data from replicated plantings that can be used to determine which rootstock-scion combinations to plant. The field trial reported here was a semi-commercial-scale scion trial involving several selections of ‘Valencia’ and one ‘Vernia’ selection on the ‘Car...

In recent years, an increasing number of Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) populations have been observed in the Nagarkurnool, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Sangareddy, Mulugu, Jogulamba Gadwal, Narayanpet, Wanaparthy, Nizamabad, Mahbubnagar, and Nalgonda districts of Telangana, particularly in farmers' ields. These animals have been causing signi icant d...

Preferably plant seeds are stored in the glassy state to slow deterioration reactions. Thus, it is valuable to know at which moisture content (MC) seeds reach the glassy state and if this is universal or species-specific. We investigated the glass transition temperature (T g) of seeds using several methods. Dynamic mechanical analysis of intact see...

Controlled environment farming (CEF) systems, including tunnel houses, glasshouses, and vertical farms, are expanding worldwide. As the industry scales, growers need a broader range of crops that are adapted to CEF systems to take full advantage of the potential to increase yields and decrease weather‐related risks. Dwarf grapevines (microvines) ar...

Litchi (Litchi chinensis), a tropical and subtropical fruit crop, plays an important role in India's horticulture sector. However, several insect pests threaten its productivity and quality. This review focuses on the primary insect pests of litchi in India, detailing their lifecycles, damage mechanisms, and control strategies. Effective management...

Citrus spp. trees are not fully dormant during the winter months in the northern hemisphere; therefore, they are susceptible to sporadic freeze events of various magnitudes that could decline tree productivity or be lethal. In Feb 2021, winter storm Uri produced freezing air temperatures for nearly 72 hours, which created several degrees of injurie...

Data were collected from four plant materials courses over the span of 20 years. Two classes were at the undergraduate level, Trees and Shrubs for Sustainable Built Environments (HORT 306) and Plants for Sustainable Landscapes (HORT 308), and two classes were at the graduate level, Plants for Landscape Design (HORT 608) and Plants for Landscape Des...

Horticultural crops yield considerable economic benefits, vital for supply stability and income enhancement. Plant breeders' rights (PBR) form a foundation, offering breeders essential safeguards to secure benefits and sustain breeding efforts. Therefore, comprehending the status and challenges in horticultural crop variety protection is vital for...

The theoretical properties of nanobubbles (NBs), such as a negative surface charge and large interfacial surface area, allow for highly efficient gas transfer and stagnation time in water and may reduce the surface tension of NB-treated water sources. These properties make NBs unique candidates for addressing issues like root zone oxygen deficiency...

Training and pruning are techniques used to shape and manage plant growth for optimal health and productivity. Training involves guiding plant structure, such as directing branches or stems, to improve light exposure and airflow. Pruning involves removing specific parts of the plant, such as dead or overgrown branches, to enhance growth and fruit p...

Fruits are sold by weight, and hence, fruit size is a central indicator of fruit yield and quality. In horticultural industries, fruit growers and researchers continually search for and improve cultivation methods to enhance fruit size. By providing a fundamental understanding of how fruit size is regulated in plants, the process of cell number pro...

The design of effective flood risk mitigation strategies and their subsequent implementation is crucial for sustainable development in mountain areas. The assessment of the dynamic evolution of flood risk is the pillar of any subsequent planning process that is targeted at a reduction of the expected adverse consequences of the hazard impact. This...

In the right-bank part of the Western Forest-Steppe, there has been an observed yearly increase in average daily summer temperatures, underscoring the importance of assessing drought tolerance in fruit crops, including cherries. This research aimed to identify the most drought-resistant cherry rootstock-cultivar combinations and the factors enhanci...

Nanotechnology has gained significant importance in enhancing fruit production and quality, offering novel solutions to challenges faced by traditional horticultural practices. The various applications of nanotechnology in fruit cultivation, focusing on Nano fertilizers, nanopesticides, nano-based fungicides, and post-harvest management technologie...

We are pleased to confirm that Otilia Manta has reviewed 315 papers for the following MDPI journals in the period 2018–2024: Sustainability, Processes, Applied Sciences, Plants, Climate, ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, Businesses, Resources, Nutrients, Foods, Materials, Forests, Environments, Agriculture, World, Economies, Internati...

Robotic technologies are affording opportunities to revolutionize the production of specialty crops (fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and horticulture). They offer the potential to automate tasks and save inputs such as labor, fertilizer, and pesticides. Specialty crops are well known for their high economic value and nutritional benefits, making the...

The classification of horticultural plants is a systematic approach to organizing plant species based on their botanical characteristics, growth habits and uses. This classification serves as a foundational framework for horticulturists, aiding in plant identification, cultivation and management. Horticultural plants are typically classified into s...

Mahua is a multipurpose tree that furnishes the tribals with all-inclusive resources for livelihood sustenance. It bestows the rural inhabitants with basic requirements of food, fuel and timber as well as fodder, beverage, edible oil, traditional medicine, and farm applications. Mahua and its uses are embedded deep into the culture, customs, and tr...

Cut flowers are traditionally used worldwide, regardless of caste, creed, and religion, especially in Asian countries. The global trade of cut flowers has shown a substantial increase in recent years and is expected to persist due to the promotion and application of horticulture plants for their various advantages . The quality of vase life is crit...

Horticultural crops are invaluable to the lands of small and marginal farmers across the nation, making a substantial contribution to the national economy. The significant productivity gap in horticulture is mostly attributable to the inefficient utilization of water and fertilizer resources. Soil fertility has been declining, driven by nutrient de...

Evaluating onions for size, shape, damage, colour and discolouration is the first and most important step in classifying them for raw material quality, processing and the horticultural and agri-food sectors. Current methods of geometric evaluation and grading of onions involve mechanical and extremely invasive sorting, which causes additional damag...

Initiatives to address food loss and waste (FLW) are gaining attention especially in smallholder-dominated food systems in developing regions. This is in effort to meet some of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets. Countries are seeking innovative solutions to address the FLW challenge to contribute food and nutrition security and to re...