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Advances in Planting Techniques and Production of Horticultural Crops

A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Horticultural Science and Ornamental Plants".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 1096

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Vasile Stoleru

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Department of Horticultural Technologies, Faculty of Horticulture, “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences, 3 Mihail Sadoveanu Alley, 700490 Iasi, Romania
Interests: protected and open crops; abiotic stress factors; new crops; organic farming; horticultural sciences
Prof. Dr. Silvana Nicola

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Department of Agricultural, Forest, and Food Sciences—DISAFA, Horticultural Sciences—INHORTOSANITAS, Vegetable Crops and Medicinal and Aromatic Plants—VEGMAP, University of Torino, 10095 Grugliasco, Italy
Interests: horticultural sciences; advanced production systems; protected cultivations; urban horticulture; postharvest of fresh produce
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Dear Colleagues,

The influence of climate change on horticultural production is a determining factor in ensuring the sustainability of horticultural systems in general. In the current context, the topic of climate change has become a major concern for researchers, academia, farmers and local and global leaders, who are looking for optimal solutions to combating the negative effects of global warming and adapting horticultural practices.

Increased horticultural crop production can be achieved by varieties with high ecological plasticity, optimal methods of nutrition and irrigation, environmentally friendly inputs for the control of biotic factors (diseases, pests and weeds) in safe conditions, and by using the resilience of horticultural systems and digital tools in climate prediction models.

This Special Issue, entitled ‘Advances in Planting Techniques and Production of Horticultural Crops’ aims to gather recent research that presents innovative technologies, methods and practices for enhancing horticultural production.

Prof. Dr. Vasile Stoleru
Prof. Dr. Silvana Nicola
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • advances in grafting and nursery technology
  • plant growing, nutrition and irrigation
  • protected cultivation systems
  • soilless culture systems
  • sustainable practices and innovations
  • pest and disease control
  • strategies for the control of biotic and abiotic stress factors
  • reduce, reuse and recycle approaches in the system

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Effects of Mulch and Fertilization on the Quantity and Quality of Perennial Wall–Rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia)
by Cristina Precupeanu, Georgiana Rădeanu, Gabriel-Ciprian Teliban, Mihaela Roșca, José Luis Ordóñez-Díaz, Jose Manuel Moreno-Rojas and Vasile Stoleru
Plants 2025, 14(10), 1421; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14101421 - 9 May 2025
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Diplotaxis tenuifolia, a species with high nutritional value, was recently introduced in Romania, making in-depth research necessary to develop an efficient cultivation technology to increase agronomic and economic potential. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the influence of three mulch treatments—white [...] Read more.
Diplotaxis tenuifolia, a species with high nutritional value, was recently introduced in Romania, making in-depth research necessary to develop an efficient cultivation technology to increase agronomic and economic potential. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the influence of three mulch treatments—white polyethylene film (WLDPE), black polyethylene film (BLDPE), and nonmulched (NM)—along with three fertilization regimes—organic (OF), chemical (ChF), and nonfertilized (NF)—on the yield and quality of the Bologna cultivar of perennial wall–rocket under the climatic conditions of northeastern Romania. The results showed that mulching with white polyethylene films significantly increased the CO2 assimilation rate, although it did not lead to substantial differences in agro-morphological traits compared to the non-mulched variant. However, plants grown under WLDPE exhibited a significantly higher leaf area index and yield than those under BLDPE mulch. In contrast, BLDPE mulch had a positive effect on dry matter accumulation and β-carotene content. The variations in fertilization regime had no significant impact on most traits analyzed. Significant differences were noted in the CO2 assimilation rate and DPPH antioxidant activity, with organic fertilization increasing CO2 assimilation and decreasing DPPH activity compared to chemical and unfertilized regimes. Furthermore, the interaction between mulching practices and fertilization regimes revealed significant influences on the physiological performance and phytochemical composition of perennial wall–rocket. The highest CO2 assimilation rate and lowest antioxidant activity were recorded in the WLDPE × OF combination, suggesting improved photosynthetic efficiency and a reduced oxidative response resulting from the synergistic effects of reflective mulching and organic fertilization. In contrast, the Bologna cultivar experienced the greatest oxidative stress under the unfertilized regime, with the most pronounced effects observed under no mulching. Full article
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Rootstock Breeding of Stone Fruits Under Modern Cultivation Regime: Current Status and Perspectives
by Juanjuan Ling, Wenjian Yu, Li Yang, Junhuan Zhang, Fengchao Jiang, Meiling Zhang, Yuzhu Wang and Haoyuan Sun
Plants 2025, 14(9), 1320; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14091320 - 27 Apr 2025
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Stone fruits (Prunus spp.) occupy a pivotal position in global fruit production due to their significant nutritional profile and distinctive organoleptic characteristics. Contemporary orchard systems are undergoing transformation through innovative cultivation approaches, notably high-density dwarfing systems, greenhouse cultivation, agri-tech integration, and simplified [...] Read more.
Stone fruits (Prunus spp.) occupy a pivotal position in global fruit production due to their significant nutritional profile and distinctive organoleptic characteristics. Contemporary orchard systems are undergoing transformation through innovative cultivation approaches, notably high-density dwarfing systems, greenhouse cultivation, agri-tech integration, and simplified management. As a crucial agronomic component in modern stone fruit cultivation, rootstock systems confer multi-benefits including enhanced environmental resilience, improved scion productivity, superior fruit quality, controlled vigor, and dwarfing capacity. While the majority of European apple orchards have transitioned to dwarfing rootstock systems, achieving substantial gains in productivity and profitability, stone fruit cultivation lags significantly due to the key gaps in prunus rootstock development, including genetic complexity, extended evaluation cycles, clonal propagation barriers, and limited research programs. Urgent innovation is required to address these challenges in rootstock breeding to meet the demand of sustainable stone fruit production. This review systematically examines strategic breeding objectives and innovative molecular methodologies in prunus rootstock development, with particular emphasis on marker-assisted selection and genomic prediction technologies. We provide a comprehensive synthesis of breeding achievements across major commercial rootstock cultivars, while proposing forward-looking research strategies incorporating CRISPR-based genome editing and multi-omics approaches. The synthesized insights establish a theoretical pathway for advancing rootstock genetic improvement and sustainable orchard management practices in stone fruit cultivation systems. Full article
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