Innovative Technologies and Cultivation Practices in Greenhouse Horticulture
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Protected Culture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 57
Special Issue Editors
Interests: agroindustrial engineering; biosystems engineering; biofunctional food
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Interests: agroindustrial engineering; biosystems engineering horticulture technology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In response to increasing global demand for year-round, high-quality horticultural products, greenhouse cultivation has become a cornerstone of modern horticulture. This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advancements that are transforming greenhouse systems into more efficient, productive, and sustainable solutions for food and ornamental crop production. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and case studies that explore cutting-edge technologies and cultivation methods applied in protected horticulture. Topics of interest may include, but are not limited to, intelligent and automated greenhouse systems, precision environmental control, vertical farming, renewable energy integration, hydroponics and soilless culture, sensor technologies, data-driven decision support tools, and innovative materials. Additionally, contributions related to biostimulants and biofertilizers, plant microbiome engineering, biocontrol agents, induced systemic resistance and secondary metabolism, integrated biological crop management systems, nutrient management, and optimized irrigation for enhancing greenhouse cultivation are also encouraged.
As greenhouse horticulture evolves through the integration of engineering, plant science, biotechnology, and digital innovation, this Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of how these advancements are improving productivity, crop quality, and environmental sustainability. We invite researchers to submit their most recent work and contribute to this impactful collection, which will serve as a valuable resource for advancing greenhouse horticulture.
Dr. Ana Angelica Feregrino-Perez
Dr. Humberto Aguirre-Becerra
Dr. Ma. Cristina Vazquez-Hernandez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart greenhouse technologies
- precision agriculture
- biological crop management
- soilless culture
- crop biotechnology
- sustainable production
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