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New Advances in Nutrient Management for Enhancing the Yield and Quality of Horticultural Crops

edited by

Tongyin Li

, Jun Liu,

Qianwen Zhang

and Shufang Tian

submission deadline 1 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2008 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrient management; organic fertilizer; biostimulant; sustainable agriculture; productivity; specialty crop

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)

Research Progress on Grape Genetic Diversity

edited by Zhaosen Xie,

Bin Han

Bo Wang

, Dalong Guo and

Diego Rivera-Nuñez

submission deadline 5 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 620 | Submission Open

Keywords: grape; genetic diversity; grape breeding; germplasm resources; qualitative and quantitative traits; growth and development; grape gene function

(This special issue belongs to the Section Viticulture)

Advances in Abiotic Stress or Environmental Influence on Horticultural Traits of Garden Crops

edited by

Bo Zhou

, Miao He and

Tao Xu

submission deadline 9 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1338 | Submission Open

Keywords: abiotic stress; environmental factor; horticultural traits; stress tolerance; molecular regulation; plant response; fruit; pigment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biotic and Abiotic Stress)

Postharvest Diseases in Horticultural Crops and Their Management

edited by

Ramsés Ramón González-Estrada

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruits; vegetables; herbs; ornamental plants; disease control; management; quality; safe alternatives; pathogens; eco-friendly

(This special issue belongs to the Section Postharvest Biology, Quality, Safety, and Technology)

Research on Cultivation and Biological Activity of Medicinal Plants in Horticultural Production

edited by

Elina Yankova-Tsvetkova

and Milena Nikolova

submission deadline 10 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: allelopathic properties; chemoecology; biocide activity; bioactive compound identification; sustainable use; propagation; ex situ growth; biodiversity conservation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinals, Herbs, and Specialty Crops)

Urban Horticulture for Sustainable Cities: Advancing Green Solutions, Biodiversity, and Human Well-Being

edited by

and

submission deadline 11 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticulture; urban green spaces; biodiversity conservation; sustainable development; nature-based healing; ecosystem services

Plant–Microbe Interactions and Their Importance for Horticultural Crop Productivity

edited by

Qiang-Sheng Wu

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5611 | Submission Open

Keywords: mycorrhizal fungi; nitrogen-fixing bacteria; plant growth promoting bacterium; pathogens; symbiosis; sustainable horticulture; biofertilizer; stress resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biotic and Abiotic Stress)

New Insights into Stress Tolerance of Horticultural Crops

edited by Muhammad Junaid Rao, Mingzheng Duan and

Sajjad Hussain

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4824 | Submission Open

Keywords: stress tolerance; secondary metabolites; environmental stresses; antioxidant activities; crop productivity; molecular insights; field applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biotic and Abiotic Stress)

Soilless Culture and Hydroponics in Closed Systems

edited by

Zhengnan Yan

, Haijie Dou, Fang Ji and

Francesco Giuffrida

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4710 | Submission Open

Keywords: soilless culture systems; organic fertilization; plant physiology; water and nutrient use efficiency; plant nutrition; precision farming; growing media; vertical farming

(This special issue belongs to the Section Protected Culture)

Biotechnological Approaches and Technology Processes Used in the Agro-Industry to Create Value-Added Products

edited by

Maria Dolores Muy-Rangel

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3390 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomass-vegetable; processing; quality; technology; value added; new products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Processed Horticultural Products)

i-RTgreenhouse, Green Walls, Urban Agriculture, Vetical Farm and Hi-Tech City Landscape for Sustainability

edited by

Jorge Flores-Velázquez

Cruz Ernesto Aguilar-Rodríguez

and

Edwin Andres Villagran Munar

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 989 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial light; climate control; hot spots; urban gardener; urban horticulture; salads

Strategies of Producing Horticultural Crops Under Climate Change

edited by

Adrián Rodríguez-Burruezo

and Carla Guijarro-Real

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticultural crops; climate change; cultivation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biotic and Abiotic Stress)

Volatilome in Horticultural Products: Ecological Interactions, Diseases, and Sensory Quality

edited by

Ernesto Oregel-Zamudio

Juan Núñez-Farfán

and Jesus Ruben Torres-García

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: volatilome; horticultural products; ecological interactions; plant diseases; sensory quality; volatile compounds; ripening; postharvest; omics analyses; agricultural sustainability

Genetics and Molecular Breeding of Brassica Crops

edited by Yue Gao, Yun Zhang and

Jian Wu

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular biotechnology; molecular markers; genome sequencing; genetic improvement; disease resistance genes; vegetable germplasm resources

(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))

Metabolites Biosynthesis in Horticultural Crops

edited by

Ilinka Pecinar

Gianluca Caruso

and

Otilia Cristina Murariu

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolic pathways; bioactive compounds; growing conditions; abiotic stresses; development; ripening; plant hormones

(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology)

Propagation and Flowering of Ornamental Plants

edited by

Yong Ha Rhie

Seung Youn Lee

and

Jongyun Kim

submission deadline 16 Nov 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7707 | Submission Open

Keywords: seed dormancy and germination; perennials; flowering manipulation; garden; native plants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Floriculture, Nursery and Landscape, and Turf)

Biological and Integrated Pest Management of Horticulture Crops

edited by

Jingsheng Chen

Yanfeng Hu

and Limei Li

submission deadline 16 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 554 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticultural crops; pest; biological control; integrated pest management; genetic pest control; nanoemulsions; controlled-release formulations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest Management)

Production and Cultivation of Microgreens

edited by Girek Zdenka,

Francesco Di Gioia

and

Suzana Pavlović

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1456 | Submission Open

Keywords: controlled environment; functional food; hydroponics; lighting control/LED lights; phytonutrients; plant growth media

(This special issue belongs to the Section Vegetable Production Systems)

Latest Advances and Prospects in Germplasm of Tropical Fruits

edited by Jingjing Chen and Qingzhi Liang

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 535 | Submission Open

Keywords: tropical fruits; germplasm; collection; evaluation; molecular marker; genetic resources; fruit quality; cultivation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fruit Production Systems)

Olive Cultivation: Physiological, Water Relations and Orchards Management

edited by

Eduardo Trentacoste

and

Franco E. Calvo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open

Keywords: olive; Olea europaea; high density; super high density; harvest; pruning; irrigation; oil; improvement; efficiency

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fruit Production Systems)

Postharvest Processing Technologies for Quality and Shelf Life of Fruits and Vegetables

edited by

Chunfang Wang

Hongru Liu

and Wei Luo

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open

Keywords: postharvest technologies; fruit and vegetable preservation; cold chain optimization; packaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Postharvest Biology, Quality, Safety, and Technology)

Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Breeding Strategies in Tea Plants

edited by

Chunfang Li

Yuchuan Wang

and

Jianqiang Ma

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open

Keywords: tea plant; cultivation; breeding; secondary metabolism; abiotic stresses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biotic and Abiotic Stress)

Reproductive Growth in Perennial Fruit Trees: Importance and Impact of Climate Change

edited by Songling Bai and Junkai Wu

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: reproductive growth; deciduous fruit trees; global climate change; fruit yield; fruit quality; dormancy; pollination

(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))

Effect of Rootstock on Fruit Production and Quality

edited by

Maria Aparecida Da Cruz Bejatto

Deived Uilian de Carvalho

and

Rui Pereira Leite Junior

submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: scion– rootstock combination; rootstock– scion interaction; fruit quality; fruit yield; graft compatibility; nutrient uptake; plant vigor; biotic and abiotic stress; pest and disease resistance; postharvest quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fruit Production Systems)

New Advances in Green Leafy Vegetables

edited by

Sławomir Michałek

and

Marzena Błażewicz-Woźniak

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 26424 | Submission Open

Keywords: biostimulants; biofertilizers; city farms; cultivation; hydroponics; LED lights; leafy vegetables; nutritional value; plant nutrition; plant protection; soil-less production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Vegetable Production Systems)

Optimized Irrigation and Water Management in Horticultural Production

edited by

Lijian Zheng

and Juanjuan Ma

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2728 | Submission Open

Keywords: irrigation; quality; evapotranspiration; soil water; water use efficiency; water diagnosis; intelligent decision

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)

Edible Films and Coatings for the Postharvest Management of Horticultural Products

edited by Zhenbin Liu

submission deadline 25 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 968 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible films; coatings; fruit and vegetable preservation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Postharvest Biology, Quality, Safety, and Technology)

Quality Control and Enhancement of Horticultural Crops in the Post-Genomic Era

edited by

Huasen Wang

, Yanting Zhao and Na Liu

submission deadline 28 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3873 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticultural plants; genome-wide identification; expression analysis; genetic improvement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))

LED Lighting Effects on the Growth and Development of Fruits and Vegetables

edited by

Juan Valiente-Banuet

and Hector Nuñez-Palenius

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4839 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental physiology; flowering; fruit quality; fruit set; LED lighting characteristics; plant morphology; spectra; supplementary lighting; yield

(This special issue belongs to the Section Protected Culture)

Enhancing Plant Quality and Sustainability in Aquaponics Systems

edited by

Genaro Soto-Zarazua

Priscila Flores-Aguilar

and

Amanda Kim Rico-Chávez

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 896 | Submission Open

Keywords: Aquaponics 4.0; eustress; biostimulation; alternative feed; urban aquaponics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Protected Culture)

Genetic Innovation and Breeding in Ornamental Plants

edited by Lulu Li,

Ping Li

Adriana F. Sestras

and Yiqian Ju

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 892 | Submission Open

Keywords: ornamental plants; high-throughput sequencing; regulatory mechanisms; genes; transcription factors; epigenetic regulation; origins and evolution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))

Emerging Strategies for Diagnosis and Management of Virus Diseases in Horticultural Crops: New Methods and Their Applications

edited by

Claudia Villicaña

and

Stefania Mirela Mang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 289 | Submission Open

Keywords: metagenomics; gene editing; diagnostic methods; viral genetic diversity; antivirals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Pathology and Disease Management (PPDM))

Horticultural Plant Resistance Against Biotic and Abiotic Stressors

edited by

Roberto Berni

and

Gea Guerriero

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 240 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticultural plants; (a)biotic stress; plant resistance; crop improvement; molecular biology; omics

Advances in Citrus Physiology and Molecular Biology: From Genes to Orchard Performance

edited by Deived Uilian De Carvalho,

Fernando Alferez

Eduardo Augusto Girardi

and

Maria Aparecida Da Cruz Bejatto

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: citrus physiology; abiotic stress tolerance; biotic stress resistance; hormonal regulation; rootstock– scion interaction; sustainable citrus production; postharvest quality; crop management practices; molecular biology of citrus; genetic improvement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology)

Biostimulant Application in Horticultural Crop Growth Regulation and Stress Response

edited by Paola Ganugi and

Andrea Ertani

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: biostimulants; horticultural crops; growth regulation; stress tolerance; abiotic stress; biotic stress; plant nutrition; soil microbiome; yield improvement; sustainable agriculture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biotic and Abiotic Stress)

Breeding, Cultivation and Metabolic Regulation of Medicinal Plants—2nd Edition

edited by

Mengfei Li

and Jianhe Wei

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; variety breeding; cultivation mode; metabolic regulation; multi-omics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinals, Herbs, and Specialty Crops)

The Role of Organic Amendments in Controlling Soilborne Plant Pathogens in Horticulture

edited by Giao Nguyen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticultural crops; vegetable varieties; soil amendments; soil health and fertility; biofertilizers; fumigation; chemical control; disease resistance; microorganisms; cover crops; biochar

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Pathology and Disease Management (PPDM))

Breeding Strategies for Abiotic Stress Resilience and Growth Adaptability in Horticultural Crops

edited by

Matteo Martina

and

Lorenzo Barchi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open

Keywords: resistance mechanisms; breeding strategies; genomic selection; marker-assisted selection; genome editing; abiotic stress tolerance; functional genomics; multi-omics integration; high-throughput phenotyping

(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))

Horticultural Crops Responses to LED Lighting

edited by Jelena Milojević,

Suzana Pavlović

and

László Balázs

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: LED; morphological plant characteristics; crops yield; gene expression; biochemical composition; secondary metabolites; plant growth regulations

Advances in Brassica Crop Development and Abiotic Stress Responses

edited by

Xiangshu Dong

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open

Keywords: Brassica crops; abiotic stress responses; CRISPR-Cas9; precision breeding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Biotic and Abiotic Stress)

The Role of Soil Microorganisms in Enhancing the Efficiency of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

edited by

Wenli Sun

and

Mohamad Hesam Shahrajabian

submission deadline 1 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: aromatic plants; bacterial community; endophytes; fungal community; microbial horticultural plant interaction; microbial fertilizer; nutrient exchange; plant hormone; root exudates; soil microbial community; soil microenvironment; soil physicochemical properties; growth-promoting microorganism; rhizosphere microbial action; bacterial community; organic cultivation; green agriculture; medicinal plants; Chinese medicines and natural products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinals, Herbs, and Specialty Crops)

Advanced Studies in Cultivation and Breeding Propagation of Ornamental and Aromatic Plants and Their Use in Landscaping Design

edited by

Zsolt Szekely-Varga

Mihaiela Cornea-Cipcigan

and

Endre Kentelky

submission deadline 4 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 1947 | Submission Open

Keywords: floriculture; ornamental trees and shrubs; aromatic plants; landscaping design; cultivation; plant breeding; propagation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Floriculture, Nursery and Landscape, and Turf)

Emerging Insights into Horticultural Crop Ecophysiology

edited by

Zhihui Cheng

Valentina Ancuța Stoian

Sorin Daniel Vatca

and

Bojana Brozović

submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4695 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change adaptation; climate change effects; agroclimatology; BBCH scale; phenological growth stages; physiological parameters; ecophysiological stress; stress response; horticultural plant yields; healthy plants; biotic and abiotic factors; biochemical parameters; crops– soil– microorganism interactions; growth-enhancement techniques; sustainable horticultural plant production; SDGs correlated potential

(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology)

Latest Advances in Horticulture Production Equipment and Technology

edited by

Baolong Wang

, Runmao Zhao and

Kai Cao

submission deadline 5 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1985 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovation in greenhouse structure; horticultural production robot; horticultural facility environment simulation; sensors and monitoring systems; sustainable horticultural facility production practice; data analytics and precision horticulture

Soil and Water Management in Horticulture

edited by

Kiril Bahcevandziev

and

José Manuel Monteiro Gonçalves

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 15428 | Submission Open

Keywords: food production; irrigation water demand; soil water management; fertigation management; precision irrigation; digital horticulture

Cultivation and Production of Greenhouse Horticulture

edited by

Yiming Li

Xiaoming Wei

and Min Wei

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4536 | Submission Open

Keywords: greenhouse horticulture; sustainable cultivation; precision agriculture; intelligent greenhouse; sustainable agriculture; facility horticulture; ornamental horticulture; greenhouse production; greenhouse cultivation; greenhouse management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Protected Culture)

Advances in Phytochemical Properties and Bioactive Compounds of Horticultural Crops

edited by

Irina-Claudia Alexa

Bianca Furdui

and

Rodica-Mihaela Dinica

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 408 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticultural plant extracts; natural compounds; phytochemical screening; advanced extraction techniques; pharmacological activities; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology)

Consumer Preferences for Horticultural Products

edited by Marcos Germán Mora González, Prat del Rio and

German Enrique Lobos

submission deadline 10 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: preferences; fruits; vegetables; consumer behavior; optimization; behavioral patterns; attitudes; lifestyles; purchase decisions; involvement; ethnocentrism; safety; perceived quality; loyalty; willingness to pay; point of sale

(This special issue belongs to the Section Horticultural Economics, Policy, Business Management and Marketing)

Color Formation and Regulation in Horticultural Plants

edited by

Yang Zhou

, Chonghui Li and

Ye Ai

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4623 | Submission Open

Keywords: color formation; physiological and molecular mechanisms; molecular breeding; horticultural plants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))

Plant Tissue and Organ Cultures for Crop Improvement in Omics Era: 2nd Edition

edited by

Anca Butiuc-Keul

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 435 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; gene regulation; gene transfer; genome editing; horticultural crops; micropropagation; organogenesis; plant tissue culture; plant transformation

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