10th Anniversary

I am honored to reflect on the remarkable journey of Horticulturae from its inception to its current success. When I was invited to serve as the inaugural Editor-in-Chief in late 2014, I saw an opportunity to address the growing barriers to open access in scientific publishing. MDPI’s vision aligned with my belief in creating a platform for timely, accessible, and high-quality horticultural research.

Building Horticulturae was a collective effort. Defining the journal’s aims and scope, assembling a dedicated Editorial Board, and attracting submissions were initial challenges. The rapid review process became a key selling point, and the journal gradually gained momentum, publishing its first issue in late 2015 with five articles. Over time, the journal expanded its scope, increased submissions, and achieved its first impact factor in its sixth year—a significant milestone.

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Publishing and working with Horticulturae has always been a smooth, timely and responsive process. Reviews are completed quickly and both the in-house and external editors have excellent, clear, and responsive communication. The journal provides the authors a smooth and quick process. Once the article is accepted, editors are quick to integrate needed final edits and proofing. I have also seen more energetic young scientists are getting involved in submission, reviewing and editing with Horticulturae. I wish Horticulturae could always operate with this efficiency and get to an even higher level.

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On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the journal Horticulturae, we would like to congratulate the journal on its success and the opportunity it has given to researchers from all over the world to publish the results of their research. At the same time, it provides free access to all readers.

It was a great opportunity to serve as Guest Editors for a Special Issue on "Orchard management under climate change". It was undoubtedly an enriching experience with a lot of learning and knowledge. In this two-way street, it was possible to present our studies to an international audience, while at the same time we learned about many important and interesting studies through contact with researchers from different locations. The journal provided excellent support in carrying out the necessary steps. We count on the help of a very courteous, competent, understanding and attentive Assistant Editor. Many of the articles in the special issue have received considerable attention and citations in the academic community. We would like to thank and congratulate the entire Horticulurae team and hope that this celebration will be repeated for many years to come.

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Horticulturae has become a ‘go-to’ journal for our group given its scope, from instrumentation and sensor development to agronomy, applied to horticultural issues, matches well with our multi-disciplinary group. Importantly, its rigorous but rapid turnaround times on review match well to the timelines of postgraduate research projects—on 8/11.

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I have joined Horticulturae as a section member specializing in pest management, particularly in the field of nematology. Horticulturae is a highly professional journal, supported by an exceptional team of Assistant Editors. The quality of the published papers is of a world-class standard. Moreover, Horticulturae operates as a quick and ethically based journal, adhering to all ethical policies, which positions it as a strong competitor on the international stage. It is worth noting that the Journal Office and Assistant Editors respond promptly to any queries, which is crucial for maintaining high standards at a prestigious journal. I am genuinely excited to be part of Horticulturae and look forward to contributing to its mission., and I am confident that with the professionalism of its Academic, Journal Office, and management members, Horticulturae has the potential to grow even further. Moreover, I believe it can assume a leadership role in various aspects of horticultural research, fostering innovation and collaboration within the field.Papers or SIs cooperated with MDPI, if any.

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I am pleased to contribute a testimonial to the journal’s anniversary announcements, highlighting our collective successes. Serving on the Editorial Board has been an honor. While the role has required significant effort, I have greatly valued the opportunity to engage with the journal’s outstanding scientific contributions. Witnessing its impact firsthand has been both inspiring and rewarding.

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Congratulations on 10 years for the Horticulturae journal. Our team was very satisfied with the experience of publishing in the journal. The process has halways been very efficient, with good feedback from reviewers and high visibility for our work. Administrative support was very helpful with questions quickly answered which was immensely appreciated.

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My experience has been so far very good. The Managing Editors provide excellent assistance whenever necessary, particularly regarding contacting suitable reviewers for the manuscripts submitted. The on-line editorial system is intuitive and easy to use. It has been my pleasure to contribute to the increasing reputation of the journal.

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