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Biology and Life Sciences Forum, Volume 47, Issue 1

IECHo 2025 2025 - 6 articles

The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Horticulturae

Online | 27–29 May 2025

Volume Editors:
Luigi De Bellis, Salento University, Italy
Alberto Pardossi, University of Pisa, Italy
Yuyang Zhang, Huazhong Agricultural University, China

Cover Story: The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Horticulturae (IECHo2025) held between 27 and 29 May 2025 explored the forefront of research in horticultural science. This conference served as a platform for vibrant collaboration and innovation in a world facing the challenges of climate change, a growing population, and the increasing demand for high-quality and sustainable horticultural products, ranging from fruits and vegetables to ornamental plants. It featured multiple sessions that cover the key research areas in horticultural science such as the following: Genomics and Molecular Biology; Abiotic and Biotic Stress; Precision Horticulture; Greenhouse and Indoor Farms; Postharvest Physiology and Technology; Politics and Economy.
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Articles (6)

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
296 Views
8 Pages

Role of Micronutrients in Enhancing Floral Quality and Postharvest Shelf Life in Ixora

  • Kuna Karthik,
  • Mathian Ganga,
  • Shaik Sumera and
  • Devanakonda Venkata Sai Chakradhar Reddy

In the burgeoning floriculture sector of Indian agriculture, optimizing yields of loose flowers like Ixora is crucial. This study investigates the impact of micronutrient management on floral quality, physiological attributes, and postharvest shelf l...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
550 Views
8 Pages

Resource Efficiency of Swiss Chard Crop in Vertical Hydroponic Towers Under Greenhouse Conditions

  • Manuel Felipe López-Mora,
  • Calina Borgovan,
  • Carlos Alberto González-Murillo,
  • María Solano-Betancour,
  • María Fernanda Quintero-Castellanos and
  • Miguel Guzmán

Resource efficiency is essential in today’s approach to horticulture. The global problems of water scarcity, soil pollution, biodiversity loss, and rapid growth of the global population require increased food production with fewer resources. Re...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
804 Views
8 Pages

Efficient pesticide delivery in mango orchards is hindered by tall canopies and dense foliage. This study evaluated two ultra-low-volume (ULV) nozzles—TeeJet XR and HYPRO rotary—mounted on an indigenous multirotor drone during flowering a...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,087 Views
7 Pages

Mabroom dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.) are recognized as one of the most important crops in Qatar. Fresh fruit dates are susceptible to mould and post-harvest spoilage, resulting in a significant financial loss. Octanoic fatty acid (OFA) has been sho...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
623 Views
9 Pages

Microbial contamination of food can lead to faster spoilage and infections. Therefore, disinfection processes are required that have a low detrimental effect on the nutritional content. Concerning radiation disinfection, two spectral ranges have rece...

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