Horticulturae, Volume 11, Issue 3

Native genotypes of fruit species are an important source of phenotypic variability for breeding and provide valuable material for the creation of new cultivars. Therefore, the present study was conducted to characterize and decipher the phenotypic v...

Anthracnose is recognized as a significant agricultural disease. This study investigates the disease symptoms characterized by black dots on walnut fruits observed in the walnut orchards of Longnan City, Gansu Province, China, in June 2022. These sym...

Organic agriculture has few tools against pests and diseases and is constantly looking for effective and sustainable products such as geomaterials, i.e., zeolite. This study evaluates the physiological and morphological responses of olive plants (Ole...

Accelerated urbanization has intensified nitrogen deposition and fine particulate matter (PM_2.5) pollution. While urban landscape plants play a vital role in atmospheric remediation, systematic exploration of their adaptation strategies to these dual...

Analyzing the transmission dynamics of airborne disease spores is crucial for advancing early warning and control strategies for crop diseases. This study introduces a novel approach utilizing the HYSPLIT-5 model to investigate the spore transmission...

Calcium (Ca²⁺) plays a fundamental role in metabolic processes, and it is involved in several structural functions at the cell level, such as vacuole osmotic regulation, cell wall strengthening, and plasma membrane stability, as well as acting as a s...

This study investigated the extraction and quantification of specific phenolic compounds, including chlorogenic acid and several pyranocoumarin derivatives, from the leaves and roots of Peucedanum japonicum. Using high-performance liquid chromatograp...

Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo L.) is a crop of global economic importance. Therefore, there has been a continuous search for alternative cultivation methods that contribute to improving its growth and development. In the context of sustainable agriculture...

The drip emitter is a fundamental component of the drip irrigation system, and its performance directly influences the efficiency of water–fertilizer–gas (WFG) coupling irrigation. However, the precise mechanism through which WFG coupling...

Somatic embryogenesis (SE) involves the formation of embryo-like structures from somatic cells without fertilization and is widely used for clonal propagation and genetic transformation. However, in olive (Olea europaea sp. europaea), SE remains chal...

Ascorbic acid (ASC) is a molecule naturally synthesized in plant cells, protecting against abiotic stresses by reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS), which cause oxidative damage. Aluminum (Al) toxicity is the major limiting factor on crop productiv...

Food fraud is a matter of great interest, particularly when organic productions are involved. Therefore, policymakers and institutions are asked to introduce new effective official control methods, not only based on documentary compliance to EU regul...

Enhancing the growth and productivity of ornamental and horticultural plants is a major function of plant extracts and macronutrient elements. The growth properties of Artemisia abrotanum plants were evaluated in two successive seasons as affected by...

Tree fruit and nut crops constitute a vital component of global agriculture, not only by virtue of their nutritional and economic importance, but also because of the complexity of their developmental processes [...]

Thanks to its numerous uses in gastronomy, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, basil (Ocimum spp.) is one of the most studied and consumed aromatic plants worldwide. However, its commercialization and availability are limited by its short post-harvest sh...

The decline of perennial plant species, including oak, olive, and kiwifruit, is a phenomenon currently observed in many areas of the world. In this review, such species are chosen precisely because, despite the differences in their botany, native dis...

Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) is valued for its culinary and medicinal properties. It thrives in full sunlight and long daylight hours under natural conditions. This study examined the effects of extended photoperiod on sweet basil grown in a hot an...

Many of the flowers of ornamental and wild plants are edible. Flowers provide colors, flavors and textures to foods and serve as a potential source of bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids and pigments, which exert a very high antioxida...

Improvements in irrigation water productivity constitute an ongoing effort globally. In California, growers are under regulatory pressure to stabilize groundwater levels and reduce nitrate leaching, partially, by further improvements in irrigation op...

Brassica chinensis L. is often grown using ‘excessive water and fertilizer’, which has a negative impact on the inter-root soil environment and the yield and quality of the plant. As the concept of green and sustainable development takes...

Soil lead (Pb) contamination is a severe environmental issue. Hydrangea, with high ornamental value, shows strong tolerance to the heavy metal Pb. Discovery of the gene(s) determining Pb resistance has been hindered by the lack of a stabilized and ef...

Agrivoltaics have emerged as a promising solution to mitigate climate change effects as well as competition for land use between food and energy production. While previous studies have demonstrated the potential of agrivoltaic systems to enhance land...

Acoustic vibrations may induce different changes in plants that perceive them, and plants themselves can also emit acoustic signals. The aim of this review was to cover the past ten years of plant acoustic research and its shortcomings, with a focus...

Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus (AMM) is a widely used medicinal plant in China, primarily cultivated in the northern regions; however, the selection and breeding of superior varieties remains underdeveloped. To scientifically assess the ger...

Extracts of Stevia rebaudiana are rich in sweet-tasting steviol glycosides (SG), which are widely valued as natural sweeteners. This study investigated the effects of different light conditions on stevia growth and SG production across growth stages...

The Nepetoideae are a subfamily of the Lamiaceae with 124 genera in three tribes: Elsholtzieae, Mentheae and Ocimeae. Their seeds have variable shapes, described in the literature by using adjectives derived from geometry, such as ellipsoid or ellipt...

The application of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) is widely used to extend the storage life of climacteric fruits, such as ‘Rocha’ pears. However, the suppression of ethylene’s action by 1-MCP often results in excessive ripening delay...

Selecting the right reference genes for data normalization is the only way to ensure the precision and reproducibility of gene expression measurement using qRT-PCR. Ottelia cordata is a member of the Hydrocharitaceae family in aquatic plants that exh...

This study investigates the species diversity of the Convolvulaceae family in Udon Thani Province, Thailand, and was conducted from January to December 2022. A total of 52 species across fifteen genera were identified. Ipomoea was the most diverse ge...

Specklinia digitale is an epiphytic orchid endemic to Mexico. The destruction of its habitat has resulted in it being regarded as an endangered species, and, to our knowledge, no effort has been made to establish ex situ conservation programs. Here,...

Aroma is an important characteristic of apples, contributing significantly to fruit flavor and consumer acceptance. The aroma profile in apple fruits results from the interaction of multiple volatiles, including esters, alcohols, aldehydes, terpenoid...

To select a good quality watermelon, one needs the ability and experience to recognize specific patterns in its visual characteristics. As buyers usually cannot taste the watermelon beforehand, the outer patterns of a good quality watermelon may vary...

Mangroves are landscape plants in coastal parks and are also typical salt-tolerant plants. Water–salt transport plays a key role in their adaptations to salinity. This research aims to study the synchronous dynamics of intracellular water&ndash...

Modern horticulture is increasingly focused on enhancing crop quality while prioritizing environmental sustainability [...]

This study evaluated the effects of three irrigation treatments (control (rain-fed plants), deficit irrigation (DI: 50% of maximum field capacity), full irrigation (FI: 100% of maximum field capacity)), and two crop-management treatments (with or wit...

Crop production in plastic greenhouses is one of the major sources of plastic pollution worldwide. The main hypothesis of this study is that the regular use of mulch film in greenhouses leads to the cumulative accumulation of microplastic particles (...

Garlic, an asexually propagated crop, exhibits significant variation in its commercial traits and bioactive compounds. Despite its horticultural significance, the genetic pool available for breeding strategies is limited. This study aimed to assess t...

Active packaging using an edible coating could be an essential and sustainable alternative solution to preserve the properties of fruits and to prevent food loss and food waste. Fruits generate significant food wastes and losses. Reducing food waste...

Grape pomace, the primary by-product of winemaking, represents a significant source of valuable aroma compounds with potential applications across various industries. This study reviews the composition and recovery of these compounds, emphasizing the...

The current applied research evaluated the impact of magnetic water on agronomic and physiologic responses of tomatoes. The field experiment consisted of the irrigation of a 1000 m² tomato plot with two water treatments (NMW = non-magnetized water; M...

Lagenaria siceraria is a nutritionally and medicinally important crop. Biostimulants offer a sustainable alternative to agrochemicals, yet their effects on bottle gourd remain largely unexplored. This study was conducted over two consecutive seasons...

Agrifood systems have been disrupted for centuries across the globe by a plethora of plant pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi [...]

Türkiye has a unique position globally as it connects the Asian and European continents. In this study, the genetic diversity of a total of 27 mulberry (Morus alba) genotypes collected from northeastern Türkiye was evaluated in terms of mor...

This study examined the effects of selenium (Se) fertilization, applied via foliar and rhizosphere methods, on the physiological and biochemical characteristics of ‘Muscat Hamburg’ grapes. Sodium selenite (Na₂SeO₃) treatments were adminis...

Nowadays, there is a lack of high-performing genetic materials specifically developed to thrive under low-input conditions and meet the demands of organic agriculture. This study aims to evaluate seven improved Greek tomato landraces and their (F1) h...

The areca nut (Areca catechu L.) is a prominent tropical and subtropical crop of economic importance renowned for its significant medicinal value. It is recognized as one of the most prominent components of the four traditional Southern Chinese medic...

In this study, we present the first-ever comparison of the effectiveness of SRAP and ISSR markers on three Allium species. In addition, to visualize the results of each dataset in a simpler way, the Fruchterman–Reingold algorithm was used to ge...

Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) is one of the most dangerous viral diseases threatening Solanaceae crops, in particular Capsicum sp. This study aims to develop double haploid (DH) pepper lines from germplasm resistant to CMV in order to speed up the bree...

The ABA receptor pyrabactin resistance 1-like (PYR/PYL) protein family is among the key regulators of plant growth and development, participating in ABA signaling. However, information on this family in strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa), an impo...

Eragrostis plana is an invasive plant in horticulture that is extremely difficult to control. The use of chemical herbicides causes weed resistance and contamination of crops. Therefore, leaf extracts obtained from E. camaldulensis, C. barbatus, and...