Research on Citrus Cultivation Management and Quality
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Fruit Production Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editors
Interests: citrus; cultivation; quality; physiology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Citrus is a globally significant horticultural crop. As consumer preferences evolve, market demand for high-quality citrus fruits continuously rises. Ensuring consistent production of high-quality fruit is essential for revitalizing the citrus industry and increasing farmer income. Based on orchard production objectives and citrus developmental physiology, the deep integration of citrus cultivation techniques, agricultural machinery, and information management systems is the foundation for simplified production of high-quality citrus. This Special Issue focuses on the application of cultivation management in citrus, including simplified cultivation, flower and fruit management, facility-assisted cultivation, integration of water and fertilizer, growth environment optimization, and healthy soil cultivation. We invite researchers to contribute original studies and reviews that cover all the above aspects related to citrus cultivation management and quality.
Dr. Longfei Jin
Prof. Dr. Xinguo Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- citrus
- fruit quality
- simplified cultivation
- flower and fruit management
- facility-assisted cultivation
- integration of water and fertilizer
- healthy soil
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