Horticulturae, Volume 11, Issue 5

In Gannan navel orange (Citrus sinensis) orchards—a typical sloped farmland ecosystem—selected native grasses outperform conventional green manure due to their stronger ecological adaptability and lower management requirements. However, f...

Rubus is a genus of small berry-producing shrubs, valued for their medicinal properties and as a food source. This genus is a large, globally distributed group that includes over 700 species. Despite numerous plastid and nuclear genomes having been r...

Horticultural crops play an important role in global food security and the economy [...]

This study investigates the potential of a biostimulant derived from the invasive brown alga Rugulopteryx okamurae (RoB) to enhance lettuce growth and improve its phytochemical profile. The extraction of the biostimulant was optimized through the imp...

Table grapes are widely cultivated worldwide and are highly appreciated by consumers for their sensory characteristics and high nutritional value. Recently, many researchers have focused on applying specific post-harvest preservation strategies, such...

Micropropagation of blackberry (Rubus spp.) has emerged as a key technique for large-scale production of genetically uniform, disease-free plants. This review summarizes more than half a century of in vitro blackberry culture research, covering funda...

The development of sustainable seed coating formulations is essential to enhance crop performance while reducing reliance on synthetic inputs. This study evaluates biochar-enriched coatings incorporating olive pomace, buffalo digestate, and microbial...

Heat stress severely inhibited the flower bud growth and development of passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) in summer, resulting in severe production damage. Protein phosphorylation plays a key role in plant protein regulatory networks in response...

Tree peony is well-known for its ornamental value, medicine function, oil, and edible use. However, the difficulty in propagating tree peony impedes its cultivation and industrial advancement. Softwood cutting is an effective method to promote the pr...

Precision pesticide application is a key focus in orchard management, with targeted spraying serving as a core technology to optimize pesticide delivery and reduce environmental pollution. However, its accurate implementation relies on high-precision...

Phalaenopsis-type Dendrobium (Den-Phals) is a commercially valuable orchid, with floral color being key to its market appeal. Despite the significance of anthocyanin biosynthesis in color development, its transcriptional regulation in Den-Phals remai...

N-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-N′-phenylurea (CPPU) and N-phenyl-1,2,3-thidiazole-5ylurea (TDZ) are plant growth regulators used for seedless treatment in grape. In this study, the flowers of ‘Shine Muscat’ (Vitis labruscana Bailey ×...

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a tropical vegetable with high nutritional and economic value. Rich in fiber, vitamins (C, K, and B9), and minerals (magnesium, potassium, calcium, and iron), it contributes to food security in many tropical regions....

Microalgae are an effective solution for the treatment and valorization of wastewater generated in hydroponic systems. In the current context of sustainability and resource management, the search for ecological alternatives in agriculture is essentia...

Lilium holds significant horticultural and ecological importance. Understanding the morpho-anatomical diversity of the stems can provide insights into taxonomy and breeding strategies. This study comprehensively examined the stem morpho-anatomy of 71...

Pinus tabuliformis is a well-recognized woody mycorrhizae host plant growing in North China. EM fungi contribute to the host health and the stability of the forest ecosystem. However, ectomycorrhiae (EM) fungal community associated with this species...

(1) Background: Mineral nutrient deficiencies are a major constraint on grapevine growth and productivity, yet the clear identification of deficiency symptoms and their physiological impacts remains challenging. (2) Methods: In this study, ‘Tho...

This study investigated dynamic pollen–stigma coordination to optimize interspecific hybridization in Dendrobium using D. ‘Burana Jade’ as the maternal parent and eight wild species as pollen donors. Stigma receptivity was comprehen...

Carrots, a multi-nutrient dietary source rich in natural bioactive compounds, have gained broad recognition due to their nutritional properties and potential health-promoting effects. Studying metabolic changes during carrot maturation can provide de...

In order to improve the perception accuracy of the apple tree fruit recognition model and to reduce the model size, a lightweight apple target recognition method based on an improved YOLOv5s artificial intelligence algorithm was proposed, and relevan...

Indigenous forest foods have great potential to diversify cropping systems and increase food security and the resilience of food systems to climate change. Underutilised indigenous tree nuts in particular can provide health benefits to local communit...

Onion, belonging to the Allium genus, is an essential and versatile vegetable crop that plays a pivotal role in culinary traditions worldwide. Renowned for its distinctive flavor and nutritional value, onion is an indispensable ingredient in countles...

In the selection of new horticultural crops varieties, fruit shape and size are key agronomic traits targeted by breeders, as well as critical criteria for commercial evaluation and grading. Wild germplasm resources typically exhibit greater genetic...

This study investigated seed storage behavior and seedling development patterns in the genus Phoenix L. (Arecaceae), addressing the knowledge gap regarding orthodox versus recalcitrant characteristics in these ecologically and economically significan...

Endophytes, as an integral part of plants, form unique relationships with their hosts that go beyond classical definitions of symbiosis and influence plant development, immunity, and stress responses. The pepper endophyte strain Pseudomonas putida A3...

Anthocyanins, which accumulate in fruits, flowers, and vegetative organs, play a critical role in plant reproduction, disease resistance, stress tolerance, and promoting human health. Although light significantly influences the development of various...

Soft rot caused by Dickeya fangzhongdai is a destructive disease in Phalaenopsis production that seriously impacts the quality and yield of Phalaenopsis. To explore the molecular mechanisms underlying disease resistance, transcriptome analysis was co...

Strawberries are nutrient-rich fruits containing beneficial phytochemicals and bioactive compounds with significant health benefits. Among secondary metabolites, the polyphenolic compounds have been extensively studied. However, limited research exis...

High concentrations of sodium chloride (NaCl) in soil and water are increasingly common conditions in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) production that impair the development and yield of this crop, generating the need for tolerant varieties. This res...

Selenium is a crucial trace element that necessitates exogenous supplementation and plays an essential role in human health, but its facilitation requires the conversion from inorganic to bioavailable organic forms. Selenium-enriched edible fungi pro...

In this study, a reliable and efficient micropropagation protocol was developed for Stachys byzantina, a valuable and promising ornamental species. For the initial in vitro cultures on the Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium, shoot tips were used as expl...

The analysis and identification of the genetic diversity of plant germplasm resources and varieties are crucial for plant breeding. DNA fingerprinting using genomic molecular markers is crucial for precisely identifying germplasm resources. In this s...

Yingzhu Liu was not designated as a corresponding author in the original publication [...]

Zingiberaceae is a diverse and culturally significant plant family across tropical Asia, yet in Roi Et Province, Thailand, it has remained poorly documented. This study aimed to provide the first comprehensive assessment of Zingiberaceae in Roi Et Pr...

Ginseng growth is susceptible to environmental stresses, particularly the frequent occurrence of low temperatures and water fluctuations in spring in Northeast China, which often lead to a decline in medicinal yield and quality. This study systematic...

Fruit instance segmentation models are widely researched for inference tasks such as yield prediction and automated harvesting. Previous studies evaluated these models only on the basis of mask average precision; they overlooked segmentation quality...

Light is essential for vegetable growth, with varying combinations of light quality affect differently on plant growth and development. In order to clarify the optimal light quality combination of celery LEDs, under hydroponic and full LED light cond...

This study investigates the impact of rootstock selection on the essential oil (EO) composition of clementine mandarin (Citrus clementina Hort. ex Tan.) var. SRA 63 cultivated in southern Greece. EOs were extracted from the peel and leaves of trees g...

The Farm-to-Fork strategy, an essential component of the European Green Deal, aims to establish a sustainable and healthy food system. A crucial aspect of this strategy is reducing synthetic pesticide use by 50% by 2030. In this context, biocontrol i...

Enhancing water and fertilizer use efficiencies is pivotal for sustainable tomato production. Adequate nitrogen and water management strategies have shown promise in improving the soil environment and crop productivity. However, the effects of fertig...

The circadian clock orchestrates photosynthetic and metabolic processes in plants, but the molecular mechanisms underlying the photoperiodic regulation of photosynthetic yield remain poorly understood. Here, we integrated computational modeling and e...

Seed germination is a crucial developmental event in the plant life cycle. Proper germination significantly impacts the yield and quality. This study focuses on macadamia nuts, exploring the physiological, metabolic, and molecular biological characte...

Bulb rot is one of the most destructive diseases of tulip (Tulipa gesneriana L.). In November 2022, rotten tulip bulbs and terminal buds were found in Songjiang District, Shanghai, China. Fungal isolates were isolated from the rotten bulbs and identi...

Peonies (Paeonia spp.) are renowned for their beautiful ornamental flowers and significant cultural, medicinal, and economic values. Based on growth habit, peonies are categorized into herbaceous and tree peonies. Viral infections in peonies, histori...

Potassium has been identified as a vital nutrient for plant growth and functions. Studies have demonstrated its capacity to mitigate the severity of diseases by accelerating seed maturation and promoting robust root system development. In this study,...

Climate change increases drought events, resulting in lower agricultural productivity. Almond trees (Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A. Webb) are drought-tolerant; however, prolonged periods of water deficit can affect plant growth and productivity. The phys...

Timely identification of crop conditions is relevant for informed decision-making in precision agriculture. The initial step in determining the conditions that crops require involves isolating the components that constitute them, including the leaves...

Plant defensin (PDF/DEF), an important pathogenesis-related protein which widely exists in plants, displays broad-spectrum antifungal activities. To date, however, reports on the banana PDFs are very limited. In this study, we identified, cloned, and...

Light plays a fundamental role in the growth and development of plants [...]

Molybdenum (Mo) is an important nutrient participating in nitrogen, sulfur, iron, and copper metabolism, as well as a cofactor in the biosynthesis of auxin and abscisic acid. Apple leaf Mo seasonality and periods of apple tree demand remain unclear d...