Small Fruit Physiology, Production Systems and Management
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Horticultural and Floricultural Crops".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 August 2024 | Viewed by 2586
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant secondary metabolites; biostimulants; botanicals; organic farming
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Small fruits are recognized for their abundant supply of various minerals and vitamins, which are essential components of a nutritious diet. These fruits are packed with diverse phytochemicals with antioxidant effects that have a strong association with the reduction in and prevention of various health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, etc. In addition to their health advantages, berries produce numerous bioactive compounds as a protective response to abiotic factors and pest-related stress, contributing to the overall development and ripening of the fruits. Hence, the quality of small fruits is influenced by various production systems, including organic and conventional cultivation methods, as well as cultivation in controlled environments such as glasshouses or shipping containers.
This Special Issue will primarily address the physiology of small fruits, including the biosynthesis, accumulation, and bioavailability of bioactive compounds. Additionally, it will explore various aspects of production systems such as yield optimization, cover cropping, organic farming, controlled environment agriculture, and hydroponics. The management of small fruits, encompassing integrated pest management, botanicals, biostimulants, and stress factors, will also be emphasized. Consequently, we invite the submission of original research articles and reviews that specifically delve into these areas of interest.
Dr. Gultekin Hasanaliyeva
Prof. Dr. Pedro Palencia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- secondary metabolites
- antioxidants
- anthocyanins
- polyphenols
- carotenoids
- flavonoids
- vitamins
- breeding
- organic farming
- cover cropping
- controlled environment agriculture
- functional food
- pest management
- biotic and abiotic factors
- biostimulants
- biocontrols