Future Planning of Horticulture Market Efficiency
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Horticultural Economics, Policy, Business Management and Marketing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 October 2023) | Viewed by 3245
Special Issue Editors
Interests: management and marketing strategies; agriculture economy; gardening/consumer horticulture
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on research which looks to the future to facilitate a more efficient supply chain, with the aim of resulting in greater sales and improved consumer perceptions. Since grower and consumer preferences change over time, research is continually needed to reflect the current and pertinent trends in the Green Industry. Information on growers, suppliers, and consumers for both edible and ornamental plants will be included with the ultimate goal of improving the efficiency of communication between growers/suppliers and consumers. It is crucial to facilitate the production and trade of horticultural crops for the benefit of growers, suppliers, and consumers.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
- Supply chain optimization;
- Horticulture economics;
- Consumer preferences and purchase behavior;
- Grower preferences;
- Eye-tracking;
- Value-added products in horticulture.
Dr. Melinda J. Knuth
Dr. Bridget K. Behe
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- marketing
- gardening
- sustainability
- supply chain
- trade
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