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Fruit Growing: Production Practices and Post-Harvest Management—2nd Edition
This special issue belongs to the section “Horticultural and Floricultural Crops“.
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The "Fruit Growing: Production Practices and Post-harvest Management" Special Issue, now in its 2nd edition, delves into the latest advancements and best practices in fruit cultivation. This edition aims to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers to share insights on innovative production techniques and effective post-harvest management strategies. Topics covered include sustainable cultivation methods, pest and disease management, genetic improvements, and cutting-edge post-harvest technologies. This Special Issue serves as a valuable resource for the fruit-growing community, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange to enhance the productivity and quality of fruit crops globally.
Dr. Vasileios Ziogas
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fruit growing
- production practices
- post-harvest management
- post-harvest technologies
- fruit crops
- crop management
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