Advances in Seed Quality Enhancement, Storage Technology and Germination Improvement for Horticultural Crops
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Propagation and Seeds".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 July 2026 | Viewed by 1
Special Issue Editors
Interests: seed germination; plant pathology; horticulture; seed science
Interests: horticulture; chrysanthemums; ornamentals breeding; plant in vitro culture; plant physiology; LEDs in horticulture; biotechnology; vertical farming
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Seed quality is crucial in horticultural production, as it determines the size and quality of the harvested crop. There are a number of factors that determine seed quality before, during, and after harvesting, as well as during storage. High-quality seeds are characterised by high germination capacity and resistance to diseases and adverse environmental conditions. Proper seed storage preserves their viability, protects against moisture loss, fungal growth, and pests, and enables long-term preservation of plant genetic resources. Scientific research in this area is vital for improving seed storage and treatment methods and for protecting biodiversity and the natural environment. This Special Issue aims to present the latest research results and achievements in improving the quality of horticultural seeds, particularly in terms of germination and storage technology. I encourage the submission of original research articles, reviews, reports, and communications that focus on the application of new technologies and new possibilities for improvements in seed quality and storage.
Dr. Agnieszka Rosińska
Dr. Natalia Miler
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- seed quality
- seed germination
- seed vigour
- seed health
- seed treatment
- seed longevity
- seed viability
- seed storage
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