Special Issues

Horticulturae publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Application of Smart Technology and Equipment in Horticulture
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 16379 | Submission Open
Keywords: horticultural intelligent equipment; horticultural artificial intelligence technology; modern agricultural technology
Gene Expressions in Response to Diseases, Abiotic Stresses and Pest Damage of Horticultural Products submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13545 | Submission Open
Keywords: disease resistance; IPM; horticultural products; host– pathogen interactions; resistance genes; NGS; alternative control means; biostimulants; infection and vector biocontrol; abiotic damage; stress tolerance; environmental conditions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biotic and Abiotic Stress)
Horticultural Crops Genetics and Genomics
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 12780 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional genetics; genomics; transcriptomics; regulation of gene expression in crops; epigenetics and epigenomics; comparative genomics and epigenomics; genetic engineering; plant breeding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))
Advances in Ecophysiology of Horticultural Crops
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5906 | Submission Open
Keywords: horticulture; electrophysiology; physical and chemical properties; plant ecophysiology; abiotic and biotic stresses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biotic and Abiotic Stress)
Genetic Improvements and Germplasm Resources for Fruit and Vegetable Plants
edited by and Jietang Zhao
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2090 | Submission Open
Keywords: germplasm diversity; germplasm resources; accurate identification; genetics improvement; breeding; genomic selection; gene editing; molecular breeding; gene transformation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))
Strategies to Increase Horticultural Crop Production for a Sustainable Future World submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1650 | Submission Open
Keywords: horticultural; crops; food security; food; automation; artificial intelligence; pests control; biological control of pest and diseases
Medicinal Herbs: Latest Advances and Prospects
edited by Olga Silva, and
submission deadline 31 May 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 412 | Submission Open
Keywords: medicinal plant production; medicinal plant processing; medicinal plant preservation; medicinal plant quality control; herbal product processing; medicinal plant toxicity; medicinal plant biological activity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinals, Herbs, and Specialty Crops)
The Role of Biostimulants in Horticultural Crops submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16979 | Submission Open
Keywords: aminoacid; selenium; microorganisms; plant physiology and metabolomic; abiotic stresses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)
Genetic Resources and Fruit Development Biology of Solanaceae submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2948 | Submission Open
Keywords: Solanaceae; fruit development; germplasm resources; molecular regulation; fruit ripening; fruit color; secondary metabolite; phytohormone
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology)
Recent Advancements in Postharvest Fruit Quality and Physiological Mechanism
edited by Yuduan Ding, and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 15915 | Submission Open
Keywords: post-harvest; fruit quality; storage; senescence; ripening; pathology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Postharvest Biology, Quality, Safety, and Technology)
Effects of Light Quantity and Quality on Horticultural Crops submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13787 | Submission Open
Keywords: light-emitting diodes; light treatment; light recipes; photoperiod; vertical farming; controlled-environment agriculture; supplementary lighting; photon flux density; horticulture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology)
Detection and Prevention of Fungal Pathogens in Horticultural Products
edited by
submission deadline 16 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4852 | Submission Open
Keywords: horticultural product; pathogenic fungi; isolation and identification; prevention; control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Pathology and Disease Management (PPDM))
Factors Affecting the Quality and Shelf Life of Horticultural Crops submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 27419 | Submission Open
Keywords: Growing methods; Growing conditions; Commercial handling; Pre- and postharvest treatments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Postharvest Biology, Quality, Safety, and Technology)
Innovative Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Systems in Orchards and Vegetable Crops submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9761 | Submission Open
Keywords: crop protection; insects; mites; pathogens; weeds; pest management; agroecology; agricultural sustainability; pesticide resistance; cost-effective management strategies; food security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest Management)
An Update of the Crop Management Practices Enhancing Yield and Quality in Citrus
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8613 | Submission Open
Keywords: rootstocks; dwarfing rootstocks; slat tolerance; varieties; crop phenology; fruit thinning; irrigation; citrus diseases; citrus fruit safety; climate change; oranges; mandarin
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fruit Production Systems)
Advances in Disease Diagnostics and Pathogen Biocontrol of Horticulture Crops submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7676 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant pathogen detection; nanobiosensors; new-generation sequencing technology; biocontrol strategies; reprogramming of plant defense; biocontrol agents; plant pathogens; emerging pathogens; quarantined pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Pathology and Disease Management (PPDM))
Postharvest Application of Edible Coatings on Fruits and Vegetables submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6800 | Submission Open
Keywords: biopolymers; antimicrobials; active compounds; edible films; edible coatings; food packaging; biodegradable materials; food quality; safety; storage; polysaccharides; proteins; lipids; food wastes; minimally processed foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Postharvest Biology, Quality, Safety, and Technology)
Spices Crops: Genetic Analysis, Growth Physiology and Postharvest Biology
edited by Yiqing Liu, Honglei Li and Yongxing Zhu
submission deadline 21 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2458 | Submission Open
Keywords: postharvest biology; biotic and abiotic stress; interplanting; transcriptomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinals, Herbs, and Specialty Crops)
Studies on Molecular Mechanism of Horticultural Crop Yield
edited by
submission deadline 21 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 746 | Submission Open
Keywords: architecture; phytohormone; growth and development; transcription factor; yield
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))
Advanced Study on Quality Control and Metabolism of Bioactive Compounds of Postharvest Horticultural Crops
edited by , and
submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6796 | Submission Open
Keywords: postharvest horticultural product; quality control; secondary metabolites; advanced preservation technologies; extraction and utilization of bioactive compounds; edible coating and active packaging; molecular biology; omics; natural antimicrobials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Postharvest Biology, Quality, Safety, and Technology)
Bioactive Compounds in Horticultural Plants—2nd Edition submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1520 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds in horticultural plants; extraction techniques; processing technologies; antinutrients; prooxidant effect
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology)
Horticultural Plants’ Response to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 902 | Submission Open
Keywords: biostimulants compounds; phytochemicals; global climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biotic and Abiotic Stress)
Advancements in Enhancing Water Use Efficiency for Horticultural Crops submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 769 | Submission Open
Keywords: water use efficiency; water productivity; water management; water harvesting; irrigation systems; drought tolerance; controlled environment systems; horticultural crops
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biotic and Abiotic Stress)
Breeding, Cultivation, and Metabolic Regulation of Medicinal Plants
edited by , Jianhe Wei, Xiaofang Wang and Ma Yu
submission deadline 27 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5386 | Submission Open
Keywords: medicinal plants; variety breeding; cultivation mode; metabolic regulation; multi-omics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinals, Herbs, and Specialty Crops)
Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis for the Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Plants
edited by , and Li Miao
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 9834 | Submission Open
Keywords: horticutural plants; genome-wide identification; expression analysis; genetic improvement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))
Genetics and Molecular Breeding of Fruit Tree Species submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9160 | Submission Open
Keywords: genome-wide association analysis; quantitative-trait locus; new plant breeding techniques; fruit quality; biotic/abiotic stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))
Sustainable Strategies and Practices for Soil Fertility Management
edited by , and Donato Cillis
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6988 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision farming; nutrient use efficiency; nutrient monitoring; controlled nutrient release
Investigation of Environmental Stress Tolerance and Physiology in Horticultural Crops submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5727 | Submission Open
Keywords: drought stress; irrigation; fertigation; horticultural production; crop water management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biotic and Abiotic Stress)
Postharvest Handling and Nondestructive Detection of Fresh Horticulture Crops
edited by , and Libin Wang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5381 | Submission Open
Keywords: postharvest; packaging; food preservation; nondestructive detection; intelligent recognition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Postharvest Biology, Quality, Safety, and Technology)
Enhancing Disease Resistance and Crop Quality through Innovative Breeding Approaches submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1871 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant breeding; bioinformatic tools; disease resistance; food security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))
Biostimulants and Plant Elicitors to Mitigate the Effect of Biotic and Abiotic Stress, Volume II
edited by and Esther Novo-Uzal
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1439 | Submission Open
Keywords: biostimulants; elicitors; abiotic stress; biotic stress; secondary metabolism; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biotic and Abiotic Stress)
Variety and Rootstock to Improve Productivity and Market Opportunities for Fruit Crops submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1052 | Submission Open
Keywords: budding/grafting; interstock; yield/quality; disease resistance; hardiness; salinity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fruit Production Systems)
Advances in Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement of Tropical Crops
edited by Xintao Lei and Yong Xiao
submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 747 | Submission Open
Keywords: tropical horticultural crop; germplasm resources; new germplasm creation; accurate evaluation; genetic improvement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))
Novel Approaches to Control Postharvest Loss and Quality Deterioration of Fruits
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 674 | Submission Open
Keywords: fruit; quality deterioration; postharvest loss; CA; MAP; decay
(This special issue belongs to the Section Postharvest Biology, Quality, Safety, and Technology)
Vegetable Production Systems from the Open Field to Greenhouses submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: open field vegetable production; organic vegetable production; nutrient; water; and energy management; integrated pest management; nutritional quality of vegetables; greenhouse vegetable production; hydroponics; herbs and medicinal plants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vegetable Production Systems)
Water and Fertilizer Management and Sustainable Use in Horticultural Production submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1600 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant nutrition; fertigation; efficiency; resiliency; nutritional value; innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)
Advances in Postharvest Packaging and Preservation Techniques submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1084 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible coatings; antimicrobial packaging; antioxidant packaging; biodegradable packaging; irradiation; modified atmospheres; postharvest management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Postharvest Biology, Quality, Safety, and Technology)
From Farm to Table in the Era of a New Horticulture in Spain submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open
Keywords: horticulture; crop substrates; fertilization; food technology; smart fertigation
Genetic, Phenomic and Physiological Response and Resistance in Plants against Abiotic Stresses
edited by Adrían Rodríguez-Burruezo
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable farming; plant breeding; ion toxicity; yield; fruit quality; salinity; nutrient and water use efficiency; genes; agrobiodiversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biotic and Abiotic Stress)
Phytobeneficial Microbials and Applications in Sustainable Horticulture submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6120 | Submission Open
Keywords: glomeromycota; mycorrhiza; microbial agrobiotechnologies; nitrogen-fixing bacteria; endophytic microorganisms; microbiological quality of cultivated soils
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vegetable Production Systems)
Use and Management of Artificial Light in Horticultural Plants submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4242 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial light; horticultural crops; supplementary lighting; light quality; light intensity; light duration; lighting direction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Protected Culture)
Horticultural Plants Pathology and Advances in Disease Management Volume II submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1412 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant– pathogen interactions; biocontrol; disease management; horticultural plants phytopathology; phytopathogen detection; transgenic and genome-edited horticultural plants; genetic firewall for plants; plant disease resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Pathology and Disease Management (PPDM))
Abiotic Stress Responses in Ornamental Crops: The State of the Art 2024
edited by , and Yunxiao Guan
submission deadline 26 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5118 | Submission Open
Keywords: abiotic stress; resistance breeding; physiological response; molecular mechanism; transcriptional regulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Floriculture, Nursery and Landscape, and Turf)
Advancements in Enhancing Environmental Stress Tolerance of Specialty Crops in Horticulture submission deadline 29 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3243 | Submission Open
Keywords: specialty crops; multi-purpose crops; abiotic stress; biotic stress; plant physiology; agronomy; molecular biology; omics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biotic and Abiotic Stress)
Innovative System for Disinfection in Greenhouses
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 22651 | Submission Open
Keywords: water treatment; seed treatment; surface disinfection; soil biosolarization; disinfection byproducts; hydroponics; aquaponics; wash water
(This special issue belongs to the Section Protected Culture)
Water, Fertilizer and Soil Management in Fruit and Vegetable Production
edited by Manuel Sandoval-Villa, and
submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant physiology; plant nutrition; fertilizers; water and fertilizer management; soil analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)
Postharvest Biology and Molecular Research of Horticulture Crops submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 15018 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular mechanism; postharvest physiology; postharvest technology; postharvest disease; plant metabolism; ripening; senescence; stress response; shelf life
(This special issue belongs to the Section Postharvest Biology, Quality, Safety, and Technology)
Recent Scientific Developments in Breeding and Genetics of Ornamental and Beverage Plants submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7111 | Submission Open
Keywords: ornamental plants; beverage plants; omics technology; molecular breeding; phytohormones; regulation mechanism; gene verification; genetic mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))
Crop Authenticity in Organic Horticultural Production: Recent Studies and Applications submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6705 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic horticultural practices and production; chemical metabolites; gene transcripts; isotopic ratios; multivariate analysis; chemometrics
Postharvest Physiology and Quality Maintaining of Horticultural Plants
edited by Maorun Fu
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4987 | Submission Open
Keywords: ripening; senescence; water loss; dormancy; sprout; postharvest growth; flowers; fresh-eating nuts; quality maintaining
(This special issue belongs to the Section Postharvest Biology, Quality, Safety, and Technology)
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