Physiology and Postharvest of Ornamental Plants
A Special Issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747) belonging to the section "Horticultural Science and Ornamental Plants".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2027 | Viewed by 98
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Interests: flower physiology; CAM; orchid; photosynthesis; digital twin; flowering plant growth modeling avatar
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Interests: seed physiology; wildflowers; flowering physiology; new ornamental crops
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Interests: abiotic stress; flowering physiology; garden plants; plant growth regulation; postharvest
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Ornamental plants are of significant horticultural and economic value, and their quality is closely associated with physiological processes throughout the entire production chain, from seed germination and vegetative growth to flowering, harvest, and postharvest performance. In particular, a deeper understanding of plant physiology is essential for improving ornamental quality, flowering uniformity, stress tolerance, shelf life, and marketability in a wide range of ornamental crops.
This Special Issue, entitled “Physiology and Postharvest of Ornamental Plants”, aims to collect original research and review articles addressing recent advances in the physiological and postharvest aspects of ornamental plants. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, seed physiology, flowering physiology, postharvest physiology, and the biological and horticultural characteristics of garden plants, wildflowers, and native plants. We also welcome studies focusing on predictive and applied approaches, such as plant growth modeling, that can improve the production efficiency and postharvest quality of ornamental crops.
Potential topics include seed dormancy and germination, floral induction and flowering regulation, plant growth and developmental responses to environmental factors, physiological mechanisms affecting ornamental traits, postharvest senescence, flower longevity, storage and transport conditions, and quality maintenance technologies for cut flowers, potted plants, and landscape ornamentals. Research integrating physiology, cultivation practices, and modeling approaches is particularly encouraged.
Through this Special Issue, we hope to provide a platform for advancing scientific knowledge and practical applications in ornamental horticulture, especially in relation to the sustainable production, quality preservation, and utilization of diverse ornamental plant resources.
Prof. Dr. Yoon Jin Kim
Prof. Dr. Seung Youn Lee
Dr. Wan Soon Kim
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ornamental plants
- postharvest physiology
- seed physiology
- flowering physiology
- garden plants
- wildflowers
- native plants
- plant growth modeling
- flower longevity
- postharvest quality
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