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Horticulturae, Volume 10, Issue 11

November 2024 - 111 articles

Cover Story: This study examined the impact of genotype and altitude on the seed germination of Campanula pelviformis and Petromarula pinnata (Campanulaceae), two threatened local endemic plants from Crete (Greece) that have agro-alimentary, medicinal, and ornamental value. Freshly collected seeds from five populations of C. pelviformis and seven populations of P. pinnata from lowlands (<500 m) and semi-mountainous (>500 m) areas were studied in terms of seed size and germination percentages at four temperatures (10, 15, 20, and 25 °C). Genotype, temperature, and their interaction significantly affected germination (highest germinability at 10 °C and 15 °C). Differences among genotypes were detected at all temperatures (especially at 20 °C) and between altitudes. These findings may aid conservation efforts and set a basis for introducing these species as unique crops. View this paper
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Articles (111)

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
969 Views
18 Pages

The genus Chaenomeles, part of the subfamily Maloideae within the Rosaceae family, comprises five recognized species and has long been valued for its ornamental qualities. However, the use of Chaenomeles japonica as a fruit crop is relatively recent,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,870 Views
27 Pages

The renaissance in urban agriculture is driven by its contributions to fostering more sustainable, healthy, and renaturalized cities. While urban gardens are usually designed to improve food security or serve social purposes, they also offer addition...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,672 Views
16 Pages

Lagerstroemia indica is a widely used ornamental woody plant known for its summer flowering and significant ornamental and economic value. While L. indica boasts a variety of rich flower colors, the molecular mechanisms underlying this color formatio...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,391 Views
16 Pages

Ocimum basilicum L. is a multipurpose plant species used in the horticultural sector as a medicinal, herbaceous and ornamental plant. In our experiment, the Hungarian cultivar O. basilicum Rokokó was treated with algae (Ecklonia maxima (Osbeck...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,516 Views
14 Pages

Integrating Soil, Leaf, Fruitlet, and Fruit Nutrients, Along with Fruit Quality, to Predict Post-Storage Quality of Staccato Sweet Cherries

  • Mehdi Sharifi,
  • William Wolk,
  • Keyvan Asefpour Vakilian,
  • Hao Xu,
  • Stephanie Slamka and
  • Karen Fong

Predicting the post-storage quality of cherry fruits is crucial for determining their suitability for long-distance shipping or domestic distribution. This study aimed to forecast key quality attributes of Staccato sweet cherries after storage, simul...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,148 Views
24 Pages

Genome-Wide Identification of AGO, DCL, and RDR Genes and Their Expression Analysis in Response to Drought Stress in Peach

  • Mohammad Belal,
  • Charmaine Ntini,
  • Cherono Sylvia,
  • Misganaw Wassie,
  • Mahmoud Magdy,
  • Collins Ogutu,
  • Mohamed Ezzat,
  • Md Dulal Ali Mollah,
  • Yunpeng Cao and
  • Weihan Zhang
  • + 2 authors

Small RNAs (sRNAs) control a wide range of development and physiological pathways in plants. To address the response of sRNA biogenesis to drought stress, we identified sRNA biogenesis genes, including 11 encoding argonautes (AGO), 8 encoding Dicer-l...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,767 Views
12 Pages

The objective of a strawberry nursery is to produce numerous runners and improve the quality of the runner plants, ensuring their uniformity and health. About 80% of the strawberry nurseries in Wanju-gun, Republic of Korea, are cultivated by the grow...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,693 Views
23 Pages

This paper experimented with a methodology of machine learning modelling using virtual samples generated by fast CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations in order to predict the greenhouse natural ventilation. However, the output natural ventil...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,413 Views
16 Pages

Drought and Salinity Stresses Response in Three Korean Native Herbaceous Plants and Their Suitability as Garden Plants

  • Saeng Geul Baek,
  • Jung Won Shin,
  • Jae Ik Nam,
  • Jeong Min Seo,
  • Jung Min Kim and
  • Su Young Woo

Native garden plants significantly contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem functions in urban environments. This study aimed to identify the physiochemical differences among native herbaceous plants subjected to drought or salini...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,379 Views
23 Pages

Foliar Silicon Application in the Era of Climate Change as a Part of Strategy to Reduce Water Requirements in Mediterranean Viticulture

  • Lia-Tânia Dinis,
  • Natália Mota,
  • Sandra Martins,
  • António Castro Ribeiro,
  • José Moutinho-Pereira and
  • Sandra Pereira

Rising temperatures and water scarcity due to climate change are significant challenges for Mediterranean viticulture, particularly in the Douro Valley, a prominent winemaking region. Silicon (Si) has gained attention as a potential solution for miti...

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Horticulturae - ISSN 2311-7524