Anthracnose of mango caused by Colletotrichum spp. results in quality loss, reduced shelf life, and diminished market value. Despite its economic impact, the molecular basis of mango–Colletotrichum...

The study assessed the effectiveness of bagging in terms of carbon emissions, energy use, fruit quality, and pest incidence in mango (Mangifera indica L.). Fruits of Dashehri and Amrapali were bagg...

Chrysanthemum white rust, caused by Puccinia horiana, poses a serious threat to chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) production. The development of resistant cultivars is of great interest to b...

A natural low fruit set is reported in cranberry. It is hypothesised that a carbohydrate shortage limits fruit set, and thus yield potential. We aimed to evaluate the effect of carbohydrate availab...

The ripe pulp of the hybrid jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam) cultivar ‘Thong Ploy’ is dominated by branched-chain esters (92.73% of total esters).

Orchids are regarded as some of the most attractive ornamental plants owing to their diverse floral morphology and striking colours. The regeneration of orchid plantlets via micropropagation serves as a cutting edge approach for the production of orchid plants in large scale.

Vascular occlusion caused by bacterial proliferation is the primary determinant of postharvest quality deterioration in cut flowers. This study investigated the efficacy of nanosilver pretreatment ...

Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana B.) is widely consumed for its medicinal properties and sweetening power. According to a hormesis curve, low doses of a stress factor can promote biostimulatory effects in...

Rhipsalis baccifera is a horticulturally important ornamental cactus commonly found in urban households worldwide. This study aims to identify optimal conditions for both conventional vegetative pr...

Moringa oleifera, a highly valued medicinal plant, rich in bioactive compounds, has low regeneration efficiency that limits its large-scale production. This study evaluated the potential of CNTs to...

In Dianthus caryophyllus L. (carnation), floral scent emission declines more rapidly after cutting than when plants remain in the ground.

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) fruit is highly valued for its rich phytochemical composition. The present study aims to evaluate the effects of different foliar fertiliser applications on the phy...

Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii L.), a leading cut flower in the global market, has gained prominence due to its wide colour range, extended vase life, and aesthetic appeal. The development of Gerbera h...

The global horticultural industry faces increasing challenges related to species authentication, regulatory compliance, and trade transparency. Misidentification of plant species can result in economic losses, compromised consumer safety, and breaches of the regulatory framework.

Volume 101, Issue 5 of The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology

Low temperature postharvest management is used to reduce quality and nutritive losses in broccoli after harvest, although this increases postharvest energy demand and the environmental impacts of f...

In this review, we highlight some recent developments in controlled-environment agriculture (CEA), discuss its sustainability and provide a future outlook, mainly based on recently published work from Wageningen University & Research, extended with other references.

Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) holds great significance as a cut flower, and its vase life plays a crucial role in determining its quality and market appeal. However, the extended transportat...

Grafting is used in vegetable production to improve plant vigour and tolerance to soil-borne diseases, yet the biological properties of the graft union remain poorly understood.

Fennel essential oil was encapsulated in β-cyclodextrin to prepare microcapsules (β-CD-FEO). Single-factor experiments and model fitting were used to optimise the microcapsules. When the optimal co...

Proteins are sources of peptides and amino acids which are able to stimulate plant growth. Protein-based matrices are a novel source of these raw materials since they allow their availability in small, prolonged doses, which could be of interest in in-vitro assays.

Floral initiation in biennial-fruiting red raspberry is controlled by the interaction of temperature and photoperiod. To determine the threshold temperatures for short day (SD) floral initiation in early- and late-flowering cultivars, we exposed plants of ‘Glen Ample’, ‘Glen Mor’ and ‘Duo’ to 12°, 16° and 20°C in a daylight phytotron under naturally decreasing autumn daylength at Ås, Norway (59°40’N).

Rootstock–scion interactions modulate nitrogen and carbon metabolism in Mangifera indica L. This study evaluated the temporal integration between nitrate reductase (NR) activity, total soluble carb...

The current study was conducted at four different locations in India in order to evaluate the genetic diversity and stability of 38 genotypes of onion (Allium cepa L.) under various climatic circum...

The use of supplemental light has been proven to be effective in growing plants in controlled environments. These light sources have been proven effective in influencing both, developmental and phytochemical pathways.

Productivity in strawberry is dependent on carbon assimilation in the leaves. The main scenarios for climate change include an increase in the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere and an increase...

Pollen fertility is a highly important factor in pollination and fertilisation. Therefore, methods for evaluating pollen germination and tube elongation rates are important. Several pollen germinat...

Acorn squash are a conveniently sized, inexpensive, nutritious vegetable, but the fruit quality of traditional cultivars is often unsatisfactory. New, sweet-tasting acorn squash were developed recently, but data on their fruit development and storability are limited.

Adopting wild edible species into a diet as leafy vegetables has gained attention because of their potential in antioxidant capacity and nutritional values. However, tough leaf texture often poses ...

Stem-end splitting is a postharvest challenge for geophyte cut flowers like Fritillaria imperialis, undermining its visual allure and complicating packaging as stem edges curl and disrupt the flower’s pristine appeal.

Edible sprouts represent a nutritionally rich stage of germination with strong potential in human nutrition. Enhancing the biosynthesis of specialised metabolites in these plants can improve their functional value.

This study investigates the effect of an ‘in-box’ product (IBP) for 1-MCP release on the postharvest properties of ‘Red Delicious’ apples during cold storage.

Watermelon bud necrosis disease caused by watermelon bud necrosis orthotospo virus (WBNV) has emerged as a major constraint in watermelon production.

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is emerging as a solution to challenges such as urbanisation, limited arable land, high production costs, and the constraints of a tropical climate in Malay...

Clubroot, caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae, is a major disease of brassicas. The European Clubroot Differential (ECD) set developed in 1974 harmonises classification of variation in pathotypes ac...

Volume 101, Issue 4 of The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology

To assess the influence of 1-(3-phenyl-propyl) cyclopropene (1-PPCP) and salicylic acid (SA) on the storability of peach (cv. ‘Early Swelling’), we applied the following treatments; 5 μL L−1 1-PPCP for 24 h, 2 mmol L−1 SA for 5 min, and a combination of both treatments, concurrently, a control group.

The Chinese artichoke (Stachys affinis) is a vegetable that is also used as a medicinal plant. There are two major problems in growing Chinese artichoke. One is the re-infection of viruses when pro...

The physiological changes in cut flowers after harvest accelerates their senescence process and greatly affects the quality of cut flowers. Thus the preservation technology is a key factor in limit...

Low levels of natural light within the late fall and winter periods are main restricting factors for greenhouse-cut rose flower production in northern countries.

Vanilla is an undomesticated species and the botanical source of vanilla extract. There has been increasing demand to expand vanilla cultivation in the Americas to strengthen the vanilla supply cha...

Grafting technology has recently emerged as a potential and alternative approach to the comparatively sluggish conventional breeding procedures for increasing tolerance to abiotic stressors, soil pathogens, and improving production and quality features in fruit vegetables.

The effect of manual flower thinning on vegetative growth, yield, and fruit quality of rainfed ‘EarliGrande’ peach (Prunus persica L.) trees was investigated during 2023 and 2024. Thinning improved...

Newly developed asparagus farming involves planting seedlings in year one and harvesting all emerging spears without allowing the mother ferns to grow.

Aquaporins (AQPs) are small integral membrane proteins that facilitate the efficient transport of small solutes like water, metalloids, urea, and CO2 across the membrane. Plant aquaporins are known to be involved in vital physiological processes like seed germination, stomatal movement...

Yuzu (Citrus junos Sieb. Ex Tanaka) is widely cultivated in Asia. However, a system for variety identification has not been developed yet. RNA-seq analysis was performed to identify variants among ...

The genetic variation of European blueberry species (known also as bilberry) has been the focus of considerable interest around the world, especially in relation to their commercial potential. Vaccinium myrtillus is a native European berry commonly found throughout central and north Europe.

Cacti are one of the most diverse and widespread plants globally. They are useful in numerous ways, including food, medicine, and ornamental plants. This review aimed to synthesise current and potential uses of cacti, methods of propagation, threats by invasive cacti, control and management of invasiveness, and socio-economic synthesis of the cacti industry.

Heracleum moellendorffii Hance is an edible medicinal plant rich in coumarins. This study investigated the effects of different light intensities (full sunlight, 30% and 60% shading) on its growth,...