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A New Wave of Mechanized Techniques in Horticulture
edited by , and Shilin Wang
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open
Keywords: agricultural mechanization; mechanized planting; intelligent agricultural robot; integration of agricultural machinery and agronomy
The Role of Pre-Harvest and/or Post-Harvest Application of Plant-Based Natural Biostimulants on Horticultural Crops and Fruits
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant-based natural biostimulants; pre-harvest; postharvest; application protocols; physiology; biochemistry; quality; disorders; horticultural crops; fruits
From Structure to Function: Anatomical and Reproductive Studies in Native and Cultivated Horticultural Plants
edited by and Paula Alayón-Luaces
submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: embryology; floral biology; horticultural crops; native species; plant anatomy; propagation; reproductive development; seed production; structural biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Propagation and Seeds)
Strategies to Increase Horticultural Crop Production for a Sustainable Future World submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11644 | Submission Open
Keywords: horticultural; crops; food security; food; automation; artificial intelligence; pests control; biological control of pest and diseases
Artificial Intelligence in Horticulture Production
edited by , Kenji Hatou and Xudong Sun
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4874 | Submission Open
Keywords: smart farming; automation IoT data; computer vision; agricultural robotics; crop monitoring; intelligent irrigation; health monitoring; food supply chain; phenotyping and genotyping
(This special issue belongs to the Section Protected Culture)
Genomics and Genetic Diversity in Vegetable Crops
edited by Zhoubin Liu, Junheng Lv, Zhangsheng Zhu and Zhiqin Liu
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4229 | Submission Open
Keywords: vegetables; genomics; genetic diversity; growth and development; biotic and abiotic stresses; molecular mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))
Response of Tropical Crops to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 175 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; abiotic stresses in plants; selection of cultivars
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fruit Production Systems)
Vitis Genetic Resources: Phenotyping, Genotyping, and Utilization for Sustainable Viticulture submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: Vitis genetic resources; grapevine cultivar; somatic variant; autochthonous cultivar; local cultivar; rootstocks; grapevine breeding; germplasm banks; clonal selection; molecular marker; oenological potential; agronomic potential; physiological characterization; interspecific hybrids; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))
Innovative Breeding Technology for Citrus
edited by Lara Poles, and Chiara Catalano
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: citrus breeding; genome editing; marker-assisted selection; genomic selection; CRISPR/Cas; biotechnology; omics technologies; disease resistance; stress tolerance; fruit quality improvement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fruit Production Systems)
Interactions Between Horticultural Crops and Organic/Inorganic Biostimulants in Semiarid Agroecosystems submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: physiology; photosynthesis; biostimulants; drought; agroforestry organic biostimulants; vermicompost extract; seaweed extract; microorganisms; compost tea; amino acid formulations; nanoparticles; humic and fulvic acids; inorganic; silicon (Si) sprays; zinc or iron chelates; synthetic growth regulators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)
A Decade of Research on Vegetable Crops: From Omics to Biotechnology
edited by
submission deadline 22 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3313 | Submission Open
Keywords: vegetable crops; genomics; transcriptomics; metabolomics; bioinformatics; molecular biology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))
Circadian Rhythm Regulation of Growth and Development in Horticultural Plants
edited by and Hui Liu
submission deadline 22 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1390 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant growth regulators; circadian rhythm; circadian clock; horticultural plants; signal transduction; physiological and molecular processes; fruit ripening
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology)
Genetic Breeding and Germplasm Resources of Fruit and Vegetable Crops
edited by , and Haiyang Chen
submission deadline 25 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic breeding; germplasm; gene function; breeding marker and technologies; population genetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vegetable Production Systems)
Sustainable Practices to Improve Bioactive Compounds in Horticultural Crops
edited by Slavica Ninković, Mariana Stanišić and
submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1380 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive compounds; antioxidants; elicitors; controlled biotic and abiotic stress; sustainable practices; green agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Protected Culture)
Advances in Genetics and Breeding of Vegetable Crops
edited by Fei Ding and Fengfeng Dang
submission deadline 26 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: vegetable crops; genetics; breeding; genomic selection; genome editing; trait enhancement; biotic stress; abiotic stress; genetic diversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vegetable Production Systems)
Detection and Prevention of Fungal Pathogens in Horticultural Products
edited by and Mina Nan
submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9702 | Submission Open
Keywords: horticultural product; pathogenic fungi; isolation and identification; prevention; control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Pathology and Disease Management (PPDM))
Management of Artificial Light in Horticultural Crops submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1223 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial light; horticultural crops; supplementary lighting; light quality; light intensity; light duration; lighting direction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Protected Culture)
Innovations in Micropropagation of Horticultural Plants: Bridging Research and Industry
edited by
submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: micropropagation; somatic embryogenesis; organogenesis; genetic fidelity; somaclonal variation; bioreactor scale-up; automation in tissue culture; techno-economic analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Propagation and Seeds)
Advanced Strategies for Arthropod Pest Control in Horticultural Systems
edited by , and Elen de Lima Aguiar Menezes
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7044 | Submission Open
Keywords: integrated pest management; organic agriculture; good agricultural practices; arthropod pest control; biological control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest Management)
10th Anniversary of Horticulturae—Recent Outcomes and Perspectives
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3735 | Submission Open
Keywords: genomics; crop physiology; protected culture; postharvest; precision horticulture; digital technologies; pest and disease control; sustainable systems
Advances in Tree Crop Cultivation and Fruit Quality Assessment submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3569 | Submission Open
Keywords: physiological parameters; secondary metabolites; antioxidant capacity; waste management; agrobiodiversity; sustainability; by-products; rootstocks; reused materials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fruit Production Systems)
Tolerance of Horticultural Plants to Abiotic Stresses submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2893 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate changes; physiological and biochemical changes in plants; stress signaling; plant hormones; biostimulants; breeding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biotic and Abiotic Stress)
Postharvest Physiology and Preservation Technology of Horticultural Plants
edited by and Cunkun Chen
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1941 | Submission Open
Keywords: postharvest biology; preservation technology; storage quality; secondary metabolites; physiological responses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Postharvest Biology, Quality, Safety, and Technology)
Morchella: Innovative Mushrooms from Forests to Farms, Then to Our Tables
edited by Qi Zhao, , Hao Tan and Xi-Hui Du
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 899 | Submission Open
Keywords: wild morel germplasm; morphology and cell biology; phylogenetics; mating type; breeding report of morel cultivar; genome and mitogenome; functional gene; transcriptional factor; genetics and epigenetics; gene editing; microbial physiology and biochemistry related to morel cultivation; transcriptome; proteome; and metabolome; soil microbial ecology of morel mycosphere; continuous cropping obstacle; identification of morel pathogens; biocontrol of morel pathogens; metabolites and bioactive compounds in morel fruiting-bodies; processing of morel products; food safety; pesticides; pesticide residues; heavy metals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinals, Herbs, and Specialty Crops)
Advances in Sustainable Control of Bacterial Pathogens in Horticultural Crops submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 715 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant pathogenic bacteria; integrated disease management; copper; natural substances; biocontrol agents; nanopesticides; bactericides; antibiotics; phages; peptides; antimicrobial properties
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Pathology and Disease Management (PPDM))
Sustainable Management of Invasive Species in Horticulture: Challenges and Practices submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 320 | Submission Open
Keywords: invasive species; pathways for the introduction of invasive alien species; sustainable agricultural practices; biosecurity measures; integrated pest management; sustainable horticulture; environmental protection; biodiversity conservation; sustainable development
Emerging Technologies in Smart Agriculture submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision farming; internet of things (IoT); remote sensing; crop monitoring; controlled-environment agriculture; vertical farming
Bioactive Compounds from Horticultural Plants and Plant Byproducts: Cultivating Innovation for a Sustainable Future in Food Systems submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open
Keywords: secondary plant metabolites; bioactive compounds profiling; functional phytochemicals; phytochemical modulation; preharvest factors; posharvest factors; fruits and vegetables; herbs and spices; horticultural waste valorization; natural extracts; functional food; bioactive packaging
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology)
Molecular Insights into Fruit Ripening and Senescence submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open
Keywords: ripening; senescence; chlorophyll degradation; pigment biosynthesis; textural softening; cell wall; flavor; carbohydrates; organic acids; volatile organic compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology)
Advances in Genomics, Genetic Diversity and Breeding Strategies of Grapevine submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: Vitis vinifera; genetic improvement; genome editing; marker-assisted selection; climate change; resilience; disease resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))
Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Processing of Horticultural Crops
edited by Xiaoyu Tian
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; horticultural crop processing; automated harvesting; postharvest preservation; storage environment monitoring; sensor fusion technology; process control and optimization; non-destructive quality assessment; computer vision; multimodal sensing; machine learning algorithms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Processed Horticultural Products)
Improving Cherry Crop Systems: Toward Sustainable and Resilient Production submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 292 | Submission Open
Keywords: cherry cultivation; sustainable horticulture; orchard management; plant nutrition; climate resilience; biotic and abiotic stress tolerance; fruit quality improvement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fruit Production Systems)
Improving Quality of Fruit: 2nd Edition submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: fruit quality; fruit metabolites; fruit transcriptome; fruit proteome; fruit sensory features; fruit peel; foliar applications; postharvest application; fruit immersion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fruit Production Systems)
Advances in Quality Regulation and Improvement of Ornamental Plants
edited by Ling Wang, Hongmei Sun and
submission deadline 12 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open
Keywords: gene function; flower development; flower color; plant scent; leaf morphology; plant architecture; stress tolerance; organ regeneration; secondary metabolites; hormonal regulation; signal transduction; multi-omics integration (transcriptomics; metabolomics; proteomics); germplasm conservation and utilization; ornamental traits improvement of plants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Floriculture, Nursery and Landscape, and Turf)
Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) to Improve the Sustainability of Horticultural Ecosystems submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2230 | Submission Open
Keywords: arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi (AMF); innovative approach; sustainability; plant-growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB); natural processes; nature-based solutions; horticulture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Protected Culture)
Role of Nematodes in Horticultural Production submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2007 | Submission Open
Keywords: nematode diagnosis; molecular identification; genetic diversity; biodiversity; nematode community; management; microbial interaction; microbiome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Pest Management)
Subtropical Fruits: Sustainable Management, Propagation Techniques and Seedling Production
edited by , Jackson Mirellys Azevedo Souza and Marcelo de Souza Silva
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1088 | Submission Open
Keywords: Cultural practices; environment– physiology– plant interactions; soil use and management; seeds; propagation methods; cutting; grafting; micro-propagation; plant growth media; growth regulators
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))
Application of Aeroponics System in Horticulture Production
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 783 | Submission Open
Keywords: aeroponics; sustainable; AI; IoT; machine learning
Advances in Genetics and Improvement of Tropical Fruits
edited by Xintao Lei and Cong Luo
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: tropical fruit; germplasm resources; genetic improvement; multiomics; gene editing; biotechnological breeding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))
Advances in Cultivation and Breeding of Woody Plants
edited by and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: cultivation; breeding; woody plants; flower and fruit development
Advances in Postharvest Biology and Technology: Innovations in Quality, Sustainability, and Food Security
edited by Antia Gonzalez Pereira and Rui Oliveira
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; food security; postharvest; food quality and security
(This special issue belongs to the Section Postharvest Biology, Quality, Safety, and Technology)
Cultivation, Preservation and Molecular Regulation of Edible Mushroom
edited by , Yuhua Gong and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible mushrooms; germplasm resources; fruiting bodies; cultivation optimization; quality improvement; functional food; stress response; environmental control; pre-harvest treatment; post-harvest treatment; preservation technology; agronomic traits; omics technology; molecular regulation; functional gene mining
(This special issue belongs to the Section Medicinals, Herbs, and Specialty Crops)
Breeding and Production Practices for Root Vegetables and Tubers
edited by Yichen Kang and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open
Keywords: root vegetable breeding; tuber crop resilience; climate-smart agriculture; sustainable agronomy; biofortification; genetic diversity; soil health management; post-harvest technologies; disease resistance; precision farming
(This special issue belongs to the Section Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2))
Applied Artificial Intelligence in Digital Horticulture: Practices and Innovations
edited by Yang Liu, Hong Zhang, Haipeng Lan and
submission deadline 23 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6520 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; digital gardening; automated management; non-destructive testing; intelligent perception
Grapevine Responses to Abiotic and Biotic Stresses
edited by , , Giuseppe Serra, Giovanni Nieddu and
submission deadline 25 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 542 | Submission Open
Keywords: abiotic; biotic; and combined stresses; vine adaptation to abiotic stresses; biodiversity; viticultural resilience; and terroir; tolerance and resistance to biotic stresses; genetic selection and phenotyping; stress monitoring and use of DSS; tools; cultural techniques; and counteracting impacts; biostimulants and fertilizers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Biotic and Abiotic Stress)
Machine Learning-Inspired Cultivation Strategies of Horticultural Crops Under Climate Change submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open
Keywords: horticulture; climate change; machine learning; crop yield prediction; computer vision; crop monitoring; intelligent agriculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Protected Culture)
Postharvest Physiology and Quality Improvement of Fruit Crops submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: postharvest physiology; fruit quality; fruit ripening; shelf-life extension; postharvest treatments; ripening and senescence; storage methods; quality assessment; preharvest factors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fruit Production Systems)
The Role of Plant Growth Regulators in Ornamental Plants submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5377 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant growth regulator; biostimulant; ornamental plant; abiotic stress; hormone; urbanization; climate change; PGPB
(This special issue belongs to the Section Floriculture, Nursery and Landscape, and Turf)
Sustainable Management of Pathogens in Horticultural Crops
edited by , Baoyu Tian and Jianwei Guo
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5306 | Submission Open
Keywords: horticultural crops; pathogen diagnosis; disease control; pathogen life cycle; epidemiology; advanced tools and methods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Pathology and Disease Management (PPDM))
Optimized LED Lighting for Enhanced Crop Performance in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: LED lighting; Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA); plant physiology; photosynthesis; biostimulants; photoperiod; vertical farming; greenhouse lighting; nutrient management; energy efficiency and consumption
(This special issue belongs to the Section Protected Culture)
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