Factors Affecting Agronomic and Chemical Properties of Fruits
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Horticultural and Floricultural Crops".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 83
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Interests: training systems; orchard management; cultivars
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Interests: walnuts; phenology; breeding; evaluation of varieties; genetics; orchard systems; growing technologies; rootstock
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fruit production today, more than ever, takes place in a dynamic ecosystem where various elements interact, thus influencing their development and characteristics. A range of factors such as genetic factors, climate conditions, soil quality, and agricultural practices impact the agronomic and chemical characteristics of fruits, which are increasingly in the spotlight of modern consumers' demands for higher-quality products. Agronomic properties such as growth habits, yield, susceptibility to diseases and pests, and response to environmental conditions like soil type, water availability, and climate are crucial for farmers in optimizing crop production and ensuring healthy harvests. On the other hand, chemical properties pertain to the composition of fruits in terms of various chemical compounds such as sugars, acids, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals and influence the taste, aroma, nutritional value, shelf-life, and health benefits of fruits, thus impacting consumer preferences and marketability. Understanding and managing both agronomic and chemical properties are essential for fruit growers, researchers, and consumers alike to promote sustainable agriculture, improve crop quality, and enhance human health. We invite horticulturists, breeders, biologists, chemists, scientists involved in evaluating novel bred genotypes, and other colleagues to publish their original research papers, perspectives, opinions, reviews, and modeling approaches that can contribute to a better understanding of the factors influencing the agronomic and chemical characteristics of fruits, thereby enabling the economical production of market-acceptable fruit.
Dr. Miljan Cvetkovic
Dr. Geza Bujdoso
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- variety
- orchard system and growing technology
- chemical compounds
- mitigation and adaptation strategy
