New Insights in the Research of Blueberry

A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Physiology and Crop Production".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2025 | Viewed by 103

Special Issue Editors


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Department of Crop Science and Plant Health, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa 84030-900, Paraná, Brazil
Interests: nursering; biotechnology; crop production; post-harvest; crop manegement

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Department of Crop Science and Plant Health, Federal University of Paraná, Curitiba 80035-050, Paraná, Brazil
Interests: plant propagation; tissue culture; crop production; small fruits; viticulture

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The production of blueberries has been growing worldwide, driven by their health benefits, due to the presence of phenolic compounds, anthocyanins, and vitamins, which confer high antioxidant power to the fruits. Research has continuously proven that the production and quality of blueberries are affected by environmental and management conditions, making it necessary to deepen studies regarding new varieties, new production systems, and new cultivation areas. This Special Issue of Plants will highlight the new advances in plant propagation, training systems, fertilization, container production, pest and disease control, harvest and post-harvest of blueberries, 4.0 fruit culture, AI and sensors.

Dr. Ricardo Antonio Ayub
Dr. Luiz Antonio Biasi
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • plant propagation
  • production systems
  • fertilization
  • post-harvest physiology
  • biotechnology

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