Recent Advances in Citrus Cultivation and Scion–Rootstock Interactions
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Fruit Production Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 113
Special Issue Editors
Interests: citriculture; citrus and mango ecophysiology; scion/interstock/rootstock interactions; plant growth regulators; biostimulants; fruit thinning; fruit maturation; orchard management
Interests: propagation; scion/rootstock interactions; cultural and phytosanitary orchard management; climate zoning for citrus
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Citrus plants are among the most widely grown plants, and their fruits are consumed worldwide, making them of great economic and cultural importance to humankind. As a member of Rutaceae family, mainly of the genera Citrus, Fortunella and Poncirus, and their interspecific and intergeneric hybrids, are important. The improvement of scientific knowledge related to citrus cultivation aims to increase the productivity of high-quality fruits. Aspects related to fertilization, pruning, fruit thinning, girdling, plant growth regulators and biostimulants, genetic improvement, and phytosanitary management are fundamental for the sustainability of citriculture in a scenario of climate change and intensification of multiple abiotic stresses. In addition, phytosanitary challenges threaten global citrus production. The use of innovative scion–rootstock combinations has emerged as a key strategy to enhance plant resilience, improve disease resistance, and mitigate the impact of biotic stressors, contributing to achieve more sustainable and productive citrus orchards.
Therefore, the Special Issue entitled "Recent Advances in Citrus Cultivation and Scion–Rootstock Interactions” aims to present the current knowledge status of this topic, developed by researchers worldwide. Innovative articles on various aspects of citrus cultivation and scion/rootstock interactions are also welcomed in this Special Issue.
Prof. Dr. Mateus Pereira Gonzatto
Dr. Ana Claudia Costa
Dr. Edson Bertolini
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- citrus ecophysiology
- orchard management
- abiotic stress
- biotic stress
- interstock
- horticultural practices
- interstock
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