Horticulturae | Invitation to Read the 2022–2023 Highly Cited Papers in the Section “Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology”

It is our honor to present the highly cited papers published by Horticulturae (ISSN: 2311-7524) in 2022 and 2023 in the Section “Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology”. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding individuals and teams whose work inspires fellow researchers and profoundly influences the field of horticulture science. We invite you to read the outstanding works listed below.

1. “Effects of Light Intensity and Temperature on the Photosynthesis Characteristics and Yield of Lettuce”
by Jing Zhou, Pingping Li and Jizhang Wang
Horticulturae 2022, 8(2), 178; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8020178
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/8/2/178

2. “Enhancing Antioxidant Properties of Prunus spinosa Fruit Extracts via Extraction Optimization”
by Konstantina Kotsou, Magdalena Stoikou, Vassilis Athanasiadis, Theodoros Chatzimitakos, Martha Mantiniotou, Athanassios I. Sfougaris and Stavros I. Lalas
Horticulturae 2023, 9(8), 942; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9080942
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/9/8/942

3. “Essential Oils in Citrus Fruit Ripening and Postharvest Quality”
by Maria M. Salvatore, Rosario Nicoletti and Anna Andolfi
Horticulturae 2022, 8(5), 396; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8050396
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/8/5/396

4. “Phytochemical Composition of Red-Fleshed Apple Cultivar ‘Baya Marisa’ Compared to Traditional, White-Fleshed Apple Cultivar ‘Golden Delicious’”
by Jan Juhart, Aljaz Medic, Robert Veberic, Metka Hudina, Jerneja Jakopic and Franci Stampar
Horticulturae 2022, 8(9), 811; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8090811
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/8/9/811

5. “Effects of Girdling and Foliar Fertilization with K on Physicochemical Parameters, Phenolic and Volatile Composition in ‘Hanxiangmi’ Table Grape”
by Tianchi Chen, Tao Xu, Leyi Shen, Tianye Zhang, Liru Wang, Zhihui Chen, Yueyan Wu and Jian Yang
Horticulturae 2022, 8(5), 388; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8050388
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/8/5/388

6. “Effect of Flower Development Stages on the Dynamics of Volatile Compounds in Ylang-Ylang (Cananga odorata) Essential Oil”
by Abacar Chakira, Cyrielle Garcia, Christian Soria, Jérôme Minier and Marc Chillet
Horticulturae 2022, 8(11), 986; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8110986
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/8/11/986

7. “Impact of Pseudomonas sp. SVB-B33 on Stress- and Cell Wall-Related Genes in Roots and Leaves of Hemp under Salinity”
by Roberto Berni, Jean Hausman and Gea Guerriero
Horticulturae 2022, 8(4), 336; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8040336
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/8/4/336

8. “Supplemental LED Lighting Improves Fruit Growth and Yield of Tomato Grown under the Sub-Optimal Lighting Condition of a Building Integrated Rooftop Greenhouse (i-RTG)”
by Elisa Appolloni, Ivan Paucek, Giuseppina Pennisi, Gaia Stringari, Xavier Gabarrell Durany, Francesco Orsini and Giorgio Gianquinto
Horticulturae 2022, 8(9), 771; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8090771
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/8/9/771

9. “Volatile Compounds and Antioxidant and Antifungal Activity of Bud and Needle Extracts from Three Populations of Pinus mugo Turra Growing in Romania”
by Diana I. Popescu, Ecaterina Lengyel, Florian G. Apostolescu, Liliana C. Soare, Oana R. Botoran and Nicoleta A. Șuțan
Horticulturae 2022, 8(10), 952; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8100952
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/8/10/952

10. “Evolution of the Volatile Organic Compounds, Phenols and Antioxidant Capacity during Fruit Ripening and Development of Rubus ulmifolius Schott Fruits”
by Ricardo I. Castro, Mariona G. Cortiella and Patricio Ramos
Horticulturae 2023, 9(1), 13; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9010013
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/9/1/13