Adapting Horticultural Plant Cultivation Technology and Storage to Changing Conditions

Dear Colleagues,

For a long time, horticulture has been one of the most intensive agricultural sectors, presenting a range of dynamic developments. Changing climatic conditions and increasing consumer demands have forced researchers and producers find new solutions. As such, the latest development trends place great emphasis on sustainable development.

New technologies may include precision management (using modern devices, sensors, biostimulants, and robotization), as well as innovative techniques, biotechnology, and storage. The introduction of new cultivars, resistant to disease and adverse climatic conditions, allows the production of higher quality crops, which are not only rich in nutrients but also contain high quantities of biologically active compounds. They are becoming increasingly popular among consumers. New technologies allow a reduction in chemical input during the production and marketing of fruits, vegetables, and edible flowers. However, modifying cultivation techniques and adapting them to microclimatic conditions, as well as proper handling of products, extends the delivery time to consumers.

Therefore, this Special Issue invites the submission of research proposing changes in the technology for growing horticultural plants intended for direct consumption and long-term storage. All types of articles, such as original research and reviews, are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Grzegorz Lysiak
Guest Editor

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