Micropropagation and Cultivation of Ornamental Species
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Floriculture, Nursery and Landscape, and Turf".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 37
Special Issue Editors
Interests: physiological quality of ornamental plants; micropropagation; vegetative propagation; seeds science; photobiology; growth regulators application; bedding plants; perennials; woody ornamentals; ornamental crop production; sustainable nursery and greenhouse cultivation
Interests: in-vitro propagation; plant biotechnology; LED lighting applications; micropropagation protocols optimization; plant cryopreservation; conservation of genetic resources; controlled-environment horticulture; phytohormones; ornamental plants cultivation; plants physiological quality
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global ornamental horticulture sector—spanning annuals, perennials, woody nursery stock, potted plants, and cut flowers—relies heavily on efficient and reliable micropropagation systems. This Special Issue invites high-quality research that advances both the science and practice of propagating ornamental species using tissue culture. We welcome contributions addressing generative and vegetative in vitro propagation, innovations in tissue culture and micropropagation, and studies that elucidate the physiological, biochemical, or molecular mechanisms underlying propagation success. Submissions may explore basic and applied aspects, including rooting biology, acclimatization, stress mitigation, genotype-specific responses, and novel solutions as bioreactors, biostimulants, or growth regulators. We are also particularly interested in studies offering solutions to commercial bottlenecks, improving propagation efficiency, production uniformity, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Given the diverse climatic, cultural, and economic contexts in which ornamental crops are cultivated worldwide, comparative or regionally focused research is equally encouraged. This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge approaches that support sustainable, high-quality ornamental plant production and inspire further innovation in this dynamic field.
Dr. Bożena Szewczyk-Taranek
Prof. Dr. Bożena Pawłowska
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- micropropagation
- tissue culture
- vegetative propagation
- seed propagation
- ornamental plants
- nursery production
- greenhouse cultivation
- rooting and acclimatization
- growth regulators
- production efficiency
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