Changes in Yield, Quality, and Morphology of Three Grafted Cut Roses Grown in a Greenhouse Year-Round

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

Thanks for choosing me to review the article untitled “changes on yield, quality and morphology of three grafted cut roses grown in a greenhouse during year- round”.

The issue and object of this research has been chosen consciously, because in cut roses production, considering the production of 12 months in year, rootstock is very important. Many researchers have tried to introduce the best rootstock for this purpose (Edwards, 1965; Pessala, 1977; De vries, 1993; Varies and Dubois, 1999; Raviv, and Blom, 2001; Samartzidis, 2005).

Material and method in this research well designed and also doing well. The measured traits are completely related to the rootstock effects and are very important in the final quality. However, considering that cut roses are grown in a greenhouse, temperature at the testing time could have been better managed (Greenhouse temperature range has exceeded the standard range) Finally result in this research is very informative, helpful and clear. I only recommend to enrich the introduction and discussion using the relevant papers. For example you may address to the following papers: Rezaee R, Vahdati K, Grigoorian W, Valizadeh M (2008) Walnut grafting success and bleeding rate as affected by different grafting methods and seedling vigor. The Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology. 83(1):94-99. 

 

Author Response

Thank you for taking the time to review our manuscript.

We improved our manuscript by making corrections based on many comments from reviewer.

We improved the completeness of the English by editing the manuscript through the MDPI English proofreading service. The English proofreading certificate is attached.

Point 1: I only recommend to enrich the introduction and discussion using the relevant papers. For example you may address to the following papers: Rezaee R, Vahdati K, Grigoorian W, Valizadeh M (2008) Walnut grafting success and bleeding rate as affected by different grafting methods and seedling vigor. The Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology. 83(1):94-99.

Response 1: We revised it to reflect the comments. (lines 50-60, 399)

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Reviewer 2 Report

The manuscript “Changes on Yield, Quality, and Morphology of Three Grafted Cut Roses Grown in a Greenhouse during Year-round” deals with the study of morphological and physiological parameters grafted cut roses. Overall the manuscript is well planned and executed. The results of the article will surely help the industries involved in the rose cultivation will benefit. This study will not only be helpful in the Korean climate but also rest part of the world. However, minor concerns need to be addressed before the final decision is made.

Comments

·         LN 35: Please write the extreme temperatures (min and max) of Korean climatic conditions.

·         LN 48-49: “High temperatures in summer induces abiotic stress, which reduces the photosynthetic efficiency and inhibit growth of horticultural crops”. Author can cite latest reference here.

o   https://doi.org/10.1007/s00299-021-02784-4

o   https://doi.org/10.1007/s11103-022-01274-9

·         LN 52: What is the optimal rate of photosynethesis in rose?

·         The objective of the research work needs to be rewritten.

·         Section 3.2: Why root activity was taken as a parameter to study the quality of roses.

·         Kindly check the error bar of Fig. 10. Please be consistent with other graphs.

·         The discussion section on the importance of grafting need to be supplemented with more facts and figures.

·         The conclusion section needs to be revisited again.

 

 

 

Author Response

Thank you for taking the time to review our manuscript.

We improved our manuscript by making corrections based on many comments from reviewer.

We improved the completeness of the English by editing the manuscript through the MDPI English proofreading service. The English proofreading certificate is attached.

Point 1: Please write the extreme temperatures (min and max) of Korean climatic conditions.

Response 1: We revised it to reflect the comments. (lines 37-38)

Point 2: “High temperatures in summer induces abiotic stress, which reduces the photosynthetic efficiency and inhibit growth of horticultural crops”. Author can cite latest reference here.  

o https://doi.org/10.1007/s00299-021-02784-4

o https://doi.org/10.1007/s11103-022-01274-9

Response 2: We revised it to reflect the comments. (lines 53-55)

Point 3: What is the optimal rate of photosynethesis in rose?

Response 3: As a cut rose, a helophyte crop, the photosynthetic efficiency increases as the light intensity increases, and is best at a temperature of 27-28°C. And we added it to reflect the comments. (lines 50-52)

Point 4: The objective of the research work needs to be rewritten

Response 4: We revised the research work needs. (lines 90-92)

Point 5: Section 3.2: Why root activity was taken as a parameter to study the quality of roses.

Response 5: We revised it to reflect the comments. (lines 214-217)

Point 6: Kindly check the error bar of Fig. 10. Please be consistent with other graphs.

Response 6: We revised the error bar of Figure 10.

Point 7: The discussion section on the importance of grafting need to be supplemented with more facts and figures.

Response 7: We revised it to reflect the comments. (lines 396-401)

Point 8: The conclusion section needs to be revisited again.

Response 8: We revised the conclusion. (lines 429-437)

 

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Reviewer 3 Report

Dear Editor!

 I reviewed the manuscript (horticulturae-1814207) entitled ‘ Changes on Yield, Quality, and Morphology of Three Grafted Cut Roses Grown in a Greenhouse during Year-round by O-Hyeon Kwon , Hyo-Gil Choi, Se-Jin Kim , Young-Ran Lee , Hyun-Hwan Jung  and Ki-Young Park. The objective of this study was to investigate quality parameters of cut roses grafted on three rootstocks and produced in for seasons. Authors implemented all necessary analyses and presented very interesting results.

I consider the English language the main obstacle to the quality of this paper. Due to numerous syntax errors I strongly recommend check by a native English speaker.

 

Abstract: I suggest to be more informative, i.e. the most important parameters studied here should be presented according to statistic elaboration – in terms of significant differences between treatments. At the end of abstract I suggest to emphasize which treatment (rootstock, season) produced the most suitable cut flowers.

 Conclusions: I suggest authors add future prospects of such study in terms of light intensity and temperature.

Author Response

Thank you for taking the time to review our manuscript.

We improved our manuscript by making corrections based on many comments from reviewer.

Point 1:  I consider the English language the main obstacle to the quality of this paper. Due to numerous syntax errors I strongly recommend check by a native English speaker.

Response 1: We edited English by using the mdpi English editing service.

Point 2: Abstract: I suggest to be more informative, i.e. the most important parameters studied here should be presented according to statistic elaboration – in terms of significant differences between treatments. At the end of abstract I suggest to emphasize which treatment (rootstock, season) produced the most suitable cut flowers.

Response 2: We revised the abstract. (lines 26-28)

Point 3: Conclusions: I suggest authors add future prospects of such study in terms of light intensity and temperature.

Response 3: We revised the conclusions. (lines 429-437)

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Reviewer 4 Report

The manuscript entitled "Changes on Yield, Quality, and Morphology of Three Grafted Cut Roses Grown in a Greenhouse during Year-round" is a new contribution that falls into the scope of the journal. The manuscript is very well structured and written. It provides a very well rounded information on grafted rose plants grown  hydroponically for cut flower production. All data provided are useful for scientists and technologists that may consult rose growers. I suggest that the manuscript is accepted for publication after considering some minor comments annotated on the text (attached file) or shown below. 

1) Please consider replacing the very old references highlighted on the reference list with new ones. 

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Author Response

Thank you for taking the time to review our manuscript.

We improved our manuscript by making corrections based on many comments from reviewer.

We improved the completeness of the English by editing the manuscript through the MDPI English proofreading service. The English proofreading certificate is attached in the attachment.

Point 1:  I suggest that the manuscript is accepted for publication after considering some minor comments annotated on the text (attached file) or shown below. 

- F and nd riculture Division (lines 5), R. multiflora (lines 94), In Korea, (140)

Response 1: We revised the references. (lines 5, 96, 142)

Point 2: Please consider replacing the very old references highlighted on the reference list with new ones. (lines 450-459)

Response 2: We revised the references and introduction. (lines 468-479)

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