Horticulturae, Volume 11, Issue 6

Dendrobium officinale is a traditional and valuable medicinal herb, with extensive research conducted on its polysaccharides, alkaloids, and other components, yet studies on anthocyanins remain limited. In this study, we analyzed the expression level...

Plastic film mulching is widely used in protected agriculture. However, the residues of various types of plastic films, as a consequence, severely affect soil quality. The most widely promoted alternative strategy is the use of biodegradable plastic...

This study investigates the relationships among fruit quality traits, cracking susceptibility, and bioactive compounds in sweet cherries. Eleven genotypes collected from Northern Anatolia and two standard cultivars were evaluated. Key fruit character...

Quantitative greenhouse gas (GHG) budgets for Mediterranean pepper cultivation are still missing, limiting evidence-based nitrogen management. Furthermore, mitigation value of fertigation respect to granular fertilization in vegetable systems remains...

Producing seeds in the organic production system still requires a lot of information regarding the fertilization and nutritional requirements. Thus, the objective of this study was to determine the dry mass and macronutrient accumulation curve in let...

The transition to ripening in non-climacteric species is governed by several signals, including hormones that enhance or counteract the abscisic acid (ABA)-promoting effect. The SQUAMOSA Promoter-binding protein-Like (SPL) transcription factors are i...

The N fertilization to reach high cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) yields resulted in high proportions of soft berries. Our objective was to define the mineral nutrient balance of cranberry to reach a high yield of firm berries. The database compris...

Ornamental plants play a pivotal role in environmental decoration, ecological balance, and air purification [...]

Pepper anthracnose is a globally devastating fungal disease caused by Colletotrichum spp. In this study, we explored the molecular mechanisms underlying anthracnose resistance in Capsicum annuum by comparing a resistant variety 225 with a susceptible...

Capparis spinosa L. (caper) is an important medicinal plant whose bioactive compounds vary significantly depending on its growth stage. This directly affects its pharmaceutical and nutritional value. Collecting C. spinosa at the optimal growth stage...

Light spectral composition critically regulates plant morphogenesis and molecular adaptation in controlled environments. This study investigated the synergistic effects of three light spectra, red-blue (RB, 7:3), red-blue-green (RGB, 7:3:1), and red-...

According to previous studies, dynamic light regimes might enhance seedling development, survival rates, or economic efficiency in factory-based seedling production systems compared to continuous red and blue light irradiation. However, there have be...

Fruit astringency, which primarily results from the interaction between polyphenolic compounds such as tannins and salivary proteins, is a critical sensory attribute that limits the commercial value and consumer acceptance of many fruits. A thorough...

Phylogenetic relationships within the subtribe Arethusinae (Arethuseae: Epidendroideae: Orchidaceae) remain unresolved, with particular uncertainty surrounding the phylogenetic positions of Anthogonium gracile and Eleorchis japonica. The monophyly of...

Salt stress presents a major environmental constraint to global agricultural productivity and crop yield stability. Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) is one of the most extensively cultivated Solanaceae crops worldwide, and the characterization of its...

Blueberry growth is closely tied to its rhizosphere’s microbial communities. Recent advancements in high-throughput sequencing and multi-omics technologies have enhanced the investigation of variations in rhizosphere microbial communities and t...

Trehalose is a nonreducing disaccharide critical for cellular integrity and stress adaptation in plants, and its synthesis relies on trehalose-6-phosphate synthase (TPS) and trehalose-6-phosphate phosphatase (TPP). Despite their established roles in...

The basic leucine zipper (bZIP) gene family constitutes one of the most abundant and conserved transcription factor families in plants, which participates in diverse physiological processes including response to abiotic stress, anthocyanin accumulati...

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a vital crop in China, yet its growth and quality are compromised by environmental stresses. This study investigated the role of myelocytomatosis (MYC) transcription factors (SlMYCs) in tomato stress tolerance. We ide...

Centella asiatica (L.) Urban is a medicinal herb containing valuable bioactive compounds widely used in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and traditional medicine applications. This study investigated the effects of elevated CO₂ levels (1000, 800, and 600 pp...

Postharvest fungal infections, particularly by Botrytis cinerea, can cause up to 50% losses in fruits and vegetables, and the overuse of synthetic fungicides has led to resistant pathogen strains. We hypothesized that hexane (Hex) and methanolic (MeO...

The rhizome of Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. is a traditional Chinese medicine used extensively owing to its antimicrobial properties. It is utilized to treat nyctalopia and problems related to the gastrointestinal tract. However, its yield is lim...

Induction in pineapples requires the targeted delivery of specific chemical solutions into the plant’s central core to enable batch management, a task currently reliant on manual operation. This study addressed this challenge by analyzing the p...

Sucrose phosphate synthase (SPS) is a rate-limiting enzyme in plant sucrose biosynthesis. However, the SPS gene family in luffa remains unidentified, and its functional involvement in sugar metabolism is unexplored. Here, we present the first genome-...

Amorphophallus konjac is an economically important horticultural crop, valued for its corms as both a traditional medicine and a food source. The auxin transcription factor (ARF) family plays pivotal roles in auxin signaling and the processes of the...

γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a four-carbon non-protein amino acid, with many regulatory effects in humans. It aids in regulating blood glucose levels and pressure and is widely recognized for its ability to promote cognitive balance through th...

Toona sinensis (A. Juss.) Roem, classified under the Toona genus of the Meliaceae family, is a fast-growing, woody species endemic to China, valued as both a vegetable crop and medicinal plant. Its seeds achieve rapid germination through a cascade of...

Urban stressors intensified by climate change affect plants in terms of growth, vitality, and ornamental value. This study examines how different light availability (full sun, partial shade, and shade) affect the development, fruit morphology, and pl...

Plums are one of the most important stone fruits worldwide. Surprisingly, the effect of UV-C light on improving their bioactive compounds and its effect during storage has not been explored. This research aimed to assess the effect of UV-C light on t...

This study examined the phytochemical compositions of ten Sapindus mukorossi samples from two regions in Korea: Suwon and Daegu. The Folin–Ciocalteu method was used to calculate the total polyphenol content (TPC). Among all extracts tested, lea...

Fruit color is a key indicator of appearance quality. Anthocyanins are flavonoids that not only give plants their rich colors but also contribute to human health due to their antioxidant properties, such as preventing cardiovascular disease. As a res...

Photoconversion covers (PCCs) are specialized materials designed to modify light conditions in greenhouses, thereby enhancing plant growth and development. Recently, extensive research and development efforts have focused on improving and characteriz...

Dendrobium officinale holds significant value as a traditional medicinal plant, with its stems serving as the primary medicinal component and polysaccharides acting as the key active ingredients. To systematically analyze the biosynthetic pathways of...

Chicory (Cichorium intybus L.) roots are valued in medicine for their potential health benefits. Producing callus from chicory roots through tissue culture technology can streamline bioactive metabolites production and ensure a sustainable supply cha...

This study explores the ethnobotanical significance of plant species used in the Heet Sip Song (Twelve Monthly Merit-Making) ceremonies in Roi Et Province, Northeastern Thailand. A total of 80 plant species across 73 genera and 42 families were docum...

Ozonated oils have promise as biostimulants, positively affecting physiological processes that promote plant growth and biomass accumulation. However, additional research is required to clarify their mechanisms of action, optimize dosages, and define...

The SWEET gene family is a group of genes with important functions in plants that is mainly involved in the transport and metabolism of carbohydrate substances. In this study, 32 mango (Mangifera indica L.) SWEET genes were screened and identified at...

This study aimed to investigate the cracking characteristics of various sweet potato germplasm resources, explore their genetic associations, and identify crack-resistant varieties. Using 40 sweet potato varieties as experimental materials, we system...

Brassica rapa L. subsp. sylvestris L. Janch. var. esculenta Hort., commonly known as Friariello Napoletano, is a traditional Italian landrace valued for its distinctive flavor, nutritional richness, and cultural relevance in Mediterranean cuisine. Th...

Understanding the effects of edible coatings on postharvest quality and shelf life of ‘Karaerik’ grapes is crucial for improving storage outcomes and reducing losses. However, limited information exists regarding the effectiveness of diff...

Real-time detection of tomato pests and diseases is essential for precision agriculture, as it requires high accuracy, speed, and energy efficiency of edge-computing agricultural robots. This study proposes AgriLiteNet (Lightweight Networks for Agric...

Flower senescence during transport is a major concern for exporters, as physiological disorders reduce quality and price. Extending vase life is crucial, and while 1-MCP is widely used, it requires low temperatures and is less effective in disease co...

Reclaimed water provides a sustainable and economical alternative for landscape irrigation, but its elevated salinity can negatively impact sensitive plant species. This study evaluated the salinity tolerance of two widely used ornamental grasses, Cy...

With the ongoing advancement of global agricultural modernization, intelligent technologies have gained significant attention in agricultural production—particularly in the field of intelligent orchard sprayers, where notable progress has been...

Calocybe indica (milky mushroom), an edible mushroom with significant nutritional value, shows potential for cultivation in subtropical regions. Investigating the composition and diversity of the microbial community structure of the casing materials...

Anthocyanins, as natural pigments belonging to the flavonoid group, play a crucial role in plant reproduction, stress resistance and human fitness. Kiwifruit, which is rich in anthocyanins, demonstrates significant potential for promoting health bene...

Irrigation management in areas affected by climate change requires an accurate determination of transpiration losses in crops, such as grapevines. The existing literature has primarily focused on estimating transpiration losses based on two critical...

Creeping bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera L.) is an important cool-season turfgrass species that is not well understood. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of the mechanisms underlying silicon (Si) on creeping bentgrass drought t...

The commercial production of grapevines (Vitis vinifera L.) relies heavily on rootstocks that are hybrids of non-vinifera parentage. The relatively newly released GRN rootstocks (GRN-1, GRN-2, GRN-3, GRN-4, and GRN-5) were bred from especially under-...

Apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) is an economically important fruit. The use of nitrate by plants plays a crucial role in their growth and development, and its absorption and dispersal are controlled by nitrate transport proteins (NRTs). In this study,...