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Application of Computer Vision Technology in Postharvest Processing of Fruits and Vegetables

edited by

Guangjun Qiu

, Bin Zhou and Xiangwu Deng

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1474 | Submission Open

Keywords: imaging system; deep learning; artificial intelligence; non-destructive detection; postharvest processing; quality control

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

Driving Sustainable Agriculture Through Scientific Innovation

edited by Dean Ban

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1108 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable agriculture; circular agriculture; organic farming; integrated production; agroecology; plant nutrition; plant protection strategies; biostimulants; genetic resources; crop improvement; soil and water management; olive-; grape-; fruit-; vegetable-; wine- and olive oil-related studies; agricultural innovation

Machine Learning for Sustainable Horticulture

edited by

Shuangxi Liu

, Hongjian Zhang, Linlin Sun and

Araceli Peña

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 384 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning in horticulture; sustainable horticultural production; precision agriculture and smart farming; plant disease and pest detection; artificial intelligence in crop management

Vitis Genetic Resources: Phenotyping, Genotyping, and Utilization for Sustainable Viticulture

edited by

Antonio Amores-Arrocha

Ana Jiménez-Cantizano

and

Jorge Alejandro Prieto

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 177 | 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))

Disease Resistance in Horticultural Crops: Genotypic Variation and Host-Pathogen Interactions

edited by Huizhen Fu and

Pingwu Liu

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticultural crops; disease resistance; host– pathogen interactions; genetic variation; sustainable agriculture

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

Improvement of Resistance Strategies for Horticultural Plant Cultivation

edited by

Nanshan Du

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental response; plant growth promoting rhizobacteria; biological control (biocontrol of plant pathogens); abiotic stress tolerance; plant physiology

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

Molecular Regulation of Plant Secondary Metabolite Biosynthesis on Horticultural Crops

edited by

Xudong Zhu

, Meng Ma and Kekun Zhang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruit; vegetable; ornamental plants; tea; genomics; transcriptomics; metabolomics; secondary metabolites; phenolics; terpenoids; transcription factor

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

Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Grape Wine: Genetics, Chemistry, and Sensory Properties

edited by Nair Olguín and

Martín Fanzone

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: Vitis vinifera; grapevine genetics; grapevine chemical composition; grapevine sensory analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Viticulture)

Irrigation and Water Management Strategies for Horticultural Systems: 2nd Edition

edited by

Chuncheng Liu

, Bingjian Cui and Qibiao Han

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: irrigation; water management; soil moisture; plant growth; water use efficiency; brackish water; reclaimed water; secondary salinization

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

Advances in Molecular Regulation of Fruit Ripening and Innovations in Postharvest Storage Techniques

edited by Toni Kujundžić, Dejan Bošnjak and

Maja Karnaš

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruit ripening; postharvest; inovations; molecular regulation

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

Horticultural Crop Physiology: Insights into Tolerance Mechanisms Against Environmental Stresses

edited by

Xiuming Li

and Yan Zhang

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticultural crop; enviroment stress; physiological process; gene regulation

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

Advancements in Controlled-Environment Horticulture

edited by

Yufeng Liu

and Xiangnan Meng

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: product quality; green agriculture; climate control; disease monitoring

(This special issue belongs to the Section Protected Culture)

Advances in Bioactive Compounds of Horticultural Plants

edited by

Han Tao

, Lili Song, Fei Gao and Zuying Zhang

submission deadline 12 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1042 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; metabolome analysis; health-promoting; antioxidant; biosynthesis; regulation

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

Biotic and Abiotic Stress Responses of Horticultural Plants: 2nd Edition

edited by

Changxia Li

and Yue Wu

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 387 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant hormones; gas signal molecules; plant growth and development

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

Enhancing Stress Tolerance in Horticultural Plants Through Genomics and Gene Editing

edited by

Li-Jun Huang

, Song Sheng and

Xiao-Long Jiang

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticultural traits; functional genomics; physiological parameter; gene editing; molecular breeding; phytohormones; metabolites; gene characterization

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

Challenges in Current Viticulture: Drought, Heat, and Solar Radiation

edited by

Marina Anic

Jordi Oliver-Manera

and

Zvjezdana Markovic

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open

Keywords: viticulture; climate change; water stress; heat stress; solar radiation; grape physiology; vineyard management; water-use efficiency; adaptation strategies; canopy microclimate; grape quality; wine composition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Viticulture)

Chemical Regulators in Horticulture: Seed Germination, Propagation and Metabolic Enhancement of Medicinal Plants

edited by

Dongfeng Yang

and Zaibiao Zhu

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal plants; seed dormancy; plant growth regulators; elicitors; plant tissue culture; in vitro propagation; bioactive constituents; plant hormones; metabolic enhancement

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

Omics Era in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Towards a New Age of Agriculture and Sustainability

edited by

Jong-Wook Chung

and Sebastin Raveendar

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6233 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal and aromatic plants; high-throughput omics; integrative approaches; active ingredients; phytochemicals; sustainable agriculture

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

New Insights into Stress Physiology and Resistance Regulation in Horticultural Plants: 2nd Edition

edited by

Marko Kebert

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1585 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant stress responses; plant resistance; “ omics” tools; oxidative stress and antioxidants; gene expression; plant defense mechanisms; growth; yield and development; plant hormones

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

Floriculture and Medicinal Plants: Cultivation Physiology and Sustainable Practices

edited by

Manuel Alexandru Gitea

and Daniela Gitea

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 617 | Submission Open

Keywords: floriculture; medicinal plants; cultivation physiology; sustainable horticulture; water-use efficiency; soil moisture conservation; mulching techniques; soil conditioners; irrigation management; controlled environment cultivation; organic production systems; plant growth and development; secondary metabolites; environmental stress physiology; plant– microbe interactions; climate-smart agriculture; resource-efficient cultivation; biodiversity conservation; phytochemistry; eco-friendly practices; medicinal plant production and processing technology

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

Sustainable Fertilization Management Consequences to Horticultural Crops: 2nd Edition

edited by

Wacław Jarecki

Maciej Balawejder

and

Natalia Matłok

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticulture; fruit growing; vegetable growing; precision agriculture; balanced fertilization; nutrients; macroelements; microelements

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)

Advances in Germplasm Conservation and Genetic Improvement in Grapes

edited by

Yolanda Ferradás

and María Victoria González

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open

Keywords: Vitis vinifera; genetic diversity; climate-resilient breeding; biotic stress tolerance; molecular markers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Viticulture)

Next-Generation Biotechnological Approaches for Developing Stress-Resistant Horticultural Crops

edited by

Qian Wang

Qinglong Dong

and Dongfeng Jia

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticultural plants; stress-resistant; abiotic stress; transcriptional regulation; rhizosphere microbiome; molecular pathways

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

Innovative Micropropagation of Horticultural and Medicinal Plants—2nd Edition

edited by

Milana Trifunović Momčilov

and

Biljana K. Filipović

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: in vitro propagation; somatic embryogenesis; organogenesis; plant hormones; secondary metabolites; elicitors; cryopreservation; abiotic and biotic stresses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Propagation and Seeds)

Decoding Plant Physiology in Abiotic Stress Conditions

edited by

Motiki Meshack Mofokeng

, Samson Tesfay and

Salmina Mokgehle

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant stress physiology; abiotic stress tolerance; plant biology; biosynthetic pathways; stress response mechanism; gene expression

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

From Orchard to Table: Significance of Postharvest Technologies in Postharvest Diseases Management of Fruits

edited by Nicola Francesca, Antonino Pirrone and

Antonio Alfonzo

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open

Keywords: postharvest diseases; fruit quality; microbiological control; storage technologies; edible coating; sustainable postharvest practices

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

Advanced Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Horticulture

edited by Arben Myrta

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 1027 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticulture; integrated pest management; IPM; pest; disease; biocontrol; resistance management; biodiversity; vegetables; fruits

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

Research Progress on Metabolic Regulation and Bioactivity of Functional Ingredients in Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms

edited by Mengyu Wang, Zuofa Zhang, Weiming Cai and Mei Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 810 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible mushrooms; medicinal mushrooms; cultivation systems; bioactive compounds; metabolic regulation; multi-omics analysis

Genetic Breeding and Diversity of Fruit Germplasm Resources

edited by

Lihu Wang

and

Bowen Liang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic diversity; germplasm resources; fruit crops; molecular markers; phenotypic traits; breeding; core collections; genome-wide association study (GWAS); gene editing; sustainable agriculture

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

Research on Grape Stress Resistance Cultivation and Genetic Breeding

edited by

Zhilei Wang

, Tingting Xue and Hua Wang

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open

Keywords: germplasm resources; stress resistance; genetic breeding; new techniques for viticulture; innovation for breeding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Viticulture)

Diagnosis and Integrated Management of Emerging Fruit Tree Diseases

edited by

Carlo Bregant

and

Alessandra Benigno

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging diseases; fungi; oomycetes; diagnosis; biocontrol

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

Integrating Fertilizers and Fungi to Enhance Horticulture Crop Resilience

edited by Muhammad Khalid Hameed and

Domenico Ronga

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 385 | Submission Open

Keywords: fertilizer– fungi integration; mycorrhizal fungi; biostimulants; plant growth-promoting fungi; soil– plant– microbe interactions; nutrient uptake efficiency; crop stress tolerance; soil health improvement; sustainable horticulture; biotic and abiotic stress management; climate change adaptation in crops

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Nutrition)

Innovations in Sustainable Horticultural Cropping and Postharvest Systems

edited by

Khayelihle Ncama

and

Asanda Mditshwa

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticultural systems; sustainable production; organic cultivation; biostimulants; resource efficiency; eco-friendly technologies; sustainable postharvest management; edible coatings

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

Multi-Omics-Driven Breeding for Tropical Horticultural Crops

edited by

Zhuang Yang

, Pengfei Wang and

Zhiqiang Xia

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 51 | Submission Open

Keywords: tropical plant; genome; multi-omics; databases; analysis tools

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

Genes and Their Regulatory Networks Underlying Secondary Metabolite Biosynthesis in Horticultural Crops

edited by

Yue Yin

and Lingxia Wang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: horticultural crops; secondary metabolites; secondary metabolite biosynthesis pathway; biosynthesis mechanisms; transcription factors; regulatory networks; transcriptional regulation; epigenetic regulation; post-transcriptional regulation

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

Physiological and Molecular Biology of Ornamental Plants—3rd Edition

edited by

Caiyun Wang

and

Tuo Zeng

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open

Keywords: ornamental traits; biotechnology; multiomics; gene regulatory; secondary metabolites; gene editing; stress tolerance

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

Advancing Vegetable Systems: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Prospects—Selected Papers from 1st Euvrin Vegetable Conference

edited by

Silvana Nicola

, Vasile Stoleru and

Mihaela Rosca

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open

Keywords: seed development and production; seedling physiology and nursery management; development of climate-resilient vegetable varieties; sustainable practices for nutrition; irrigation; and resource management; integrated pest; disease; and weed management strategies accordingly to climate variability; growing vegetables in controlled environments and protected cultivation systems; soilless and hydroponic systems for sustainable crop production; mitigation of biotic and abiotic stress in vegetable growing systems; strategies for enhancing the quality; health; and nutritional value of vegetable products; postharvest physiology and technology; circular economy approaches: reducing waste; reusing resources; and recycling in production systems; organic vegetable farming and eco-friendly solutions; applications of digital tools; AI; and climate prediction models in horticultural practices

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

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