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Innovative Horticultural Crop Cultivation and Management

A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Protected Culture".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2023) | Viewed by 5282

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Dr. Ilie Bodale

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Faculty of Horticulture, Department of Sciences, “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania
Interests: applied physics in horticulture; bioelectricity in plants; electrical conductivity; biosenzors; smart systems; climate change
Prof. Dr. Vasile Stoleru

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Department of Horticulture Sciences, Faculty of Horticulture, “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania
Interests: organic food science; management of vegetable growing; plant nutrition; conventional production systems; horticulture biodiversity
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Prof. Dr. Gianluca Caruso

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Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80138 Naples, Italy
Interests: plant biology; horticulture; fruit science; fruit quality; plant physiology; hydroponics; antioxidants; postharvest physiology; vegetable production; horticulture research; postharvest biology; fruit crops production processing; postharvest handling; postharvest technology; pomology; horticulture engineering; nutrients; segars
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In horticulture, an important challenge is the yield increase without extending the cultivation area, but safeguarding product quality and safety, as well as reducing the environmental impact. The mentioned goal is required in the current global agro-economic and climate-changing context, which are likely to cause a global food crisis.

The optimal plant growth in greenhouses and open field crops should be achieved by developing new or improved cultivation techniques, also benefiting from precision horticulture, along with efficient management of water, energy, fertilizers, human resources, soil health, and pest control. Precision horticulture can be pursued through digitalization and advanced technologies such as automation of plant monitoring, equipment for pest and disease identification and management, efficient recyclable of waste, and use of biocontrollers for plant growth stimulation.

The goal of this Special Issue "Innovative Horticultural Crop Cultivation and Management" is to encourage the publication of the latest studies, methods, technologies and innovative practices in this field. We are inviting all scientists to submit original or review articles relevant to the mentioned topics.

Dr. Ilie Bodale
Prof. Dr. Vasile Stoleru
Prof. Dr. Gianluca Caruso
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Horticulturae is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2200 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • innovations in horticulture
  • smart horticulture
  • digitalization in organic food processing
  • nutrient and irrigation management
  • vegetable waste management
  • food quality
  • food security
  • sustainable crops
  • abiotic stress
  • biosensors
  • climate change
  • organic horticulture

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The Co-Application of PGPR and Biochar Enhances the Production Capacity of Continuous Cropping Peppers in the Karst Yellow Soil Region of Southwest China
by Meng Zhang, Yanling Liu, Quanquan Wei, Jiulan Gou, Lingling Liu, Xiaofeng Gu and Ming Wang
Horticulturae 2023, 9(10), 1104; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9101104 - 05 Oct 2023
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In recent years, a significant impediment to the advancement of China’s agricultural sector is the noteworthy challenge posed by diminished crop yields and quality due to ongoing continuous cropping obstacles. Numerous studies have consistently showcased the potential of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and [...] Read more.
In recent years, a significant impediment to the advancement of China’s agricultural sector is the noteworthy challenge posed by diminished crop yields and quality due to ongoing continuous cropping obstacles. Numerous studies have consistently showcased the potential of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and biochar in augmenting the alleviation of continuous cropping barriers. Nevertheless, the potential of PGPR and biochar to remediate and improve continuous cropping peppers in the karst yellow soil area remains unclear. A 2-year field experiment was implemented to examine the impact of PGPR and biochar, when applied alone or in combination, on the production potential of continuous cropping peppers. The results revealed that PGPR and biochar significantly elevated the yield of fresh and dry pepper compared with TF treatment. The utilization of PGPR and biochar resulted in an augmentation of free amino acids, soluble sugar, and vitamin C content in pepper fruits, but a reduction in the nitrate content, which proved advantageous in enhancing the overall quality of peppers. Furthermore, the use of PGPR and biochar demonstrated significant benefits in enhancing NPK accumulation, fertilizer utilization, and economic efficiency. Nevertheless, the co-application of PGPR and biochar yielded significantly better results compared to their individual application. In conclusion, the utilization of PGPR and biochar demonstrated a favorable impact on the productivity and economic benefits of continuous cropping peppers. The simultaneous application of PGPR and biochar represents a promising approach to enhancing yield and improving the quality of peppers in the karst yellow soil region of Southwest China. Full article
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Interaction Effects of Cultivars and Nutrition on Quality and Yield of Tomato
by Oana-Raluca Rusu, Ionel Mangalagiu, Dorina Amăriucăi-Mantu, Gabriel-Ciprian Teliban, Alexandru Cojocaru, Marian Burducea, Gabriela Mihalache, Mihaela Roșca, Gianluca Caruso, Agnieszka Sekara and Vasile Stoleru
Horticulturae 2023, 9(5), 541; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9050541 - 28 Apr 2023
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Tomato is considered the most important vegetable crop worldwide. Improving the nutritional value of fruits must be based on sustainable production in terms of varieties and fertilization management. This study aimed to improve the nutritional value (total soluble solids, acidity, lycopene, β-carotene, polyphenols, [...] Read more.
Tomato is considered the most important vegetable crop worldwide. Improving the nutritional value of fruits must be based on sustainable production in terms of varieties and fertilization management. This study aimed to improve the nutritional value (total soluble solids, acidity, lycopene, β-carotene, polyphenols, macro and microelements) of two tomato varieties (‘Cristal’ and ‘Siriana’) under three fertilization types (NPK chemical fertilizer, chicken manure and biological fertilizer with microorganisms) for the greenhouse. Primary metabolism compounds do not vary significantly according to the type of fertilizer used. The results for the antioxidant compounds showed a better effect of biological fertilization compared to chemical fertilizer and control unfertilized. Thus, the antioxidant activity was improved by 28% compared to chemical fertilization, the lycopene content by 36% and β-carotene by 96%, respectively. The tomato fruits from the local cultivar (‘Siriana’) are richer in nutritional compounds such as rutin, regardless of the type of fertilization, which denotes a good ability to adapt to crop conditions. Tomato cultivars reacted positively to microbiological fertilization compared to chemical, thus producing nutritious fruits under sustainable management. Tomato fruits were richer in the quality of microelement contents. Full article
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Micro-Tom Tomato Response to Fertilization Rates and the Effect of Cultivation Systems on Fruit Yield and Quality
by Naoki Terada, Kalara Dissanayake, Chiharu Okada, Atsushi Sanada and Kaihei Koshio
Horticulturae 2023, 9(3), 367; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9030367 - 10 Mar 2023
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Fertilization is essential for the optimal growth and development of crops; however, the amount of fertilizer can cause positive or negative effects depending on its rate. In addition, the cultivation system plays a significant role in determining vegetative growth and fruit quality. Therefore, [...] Read more.
Fertilization is essential for the optimal growth and development of crops; however, the amount of fertilizer can cause positive or negative effects depending on its rate. In addition, the cultivation system plays a significant role in determining vegetative growth and fruit quality. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to examine the Micro-Tom response to different fertilization rates (first experiment), and to assess the effect of three different cultivation systems on its growth, yield, and fruit quality (second experiment). The fertilization rates used were (A) no fertilizer application control, (B) 0.026 g L−1, (C) 0.052 g L−1, (D) 0.13 g L−1, (E) 0.26 g L−1 standard, (F) 0.52 g L−1, and (G) 1.3 g L−1, and the cultivation systems were conventional, organic, and hydroponic. The results of the first experiment showed that plant growth and yield of Micro-Tom were highly influenced by the fertilization rate and Micro-Tom recorded the highest yield at 0.52 g L−1. In terms of the second experiment, the hydroponically grown Micro-Tom tended to accumulate amino acid, while organic and conventional systems showed more accumulation of sugars and organic acid; the highest yield was recorded in the hydroponic system. The yield obtained in the hydroponic systems was more than double that of the soil cultivation methods. The findings of this study can contribute to promoting the organic and hydroponic cultivation of tomatoes. Full article
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