Development of #alloplasmic male sterile lines and their assessment for heterotic potential in #eggplant (#Solanum melongena). To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 99:1, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Aubergine #Brinjal #Heterosis #CGMS

Physicochemical properties of #peach #fruit assessed by non-destructive methodology related to the development of brown rot (#Monilinia fructicola) during #postharvest. To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 99:1, visit:

Identification, 3D #modelling, and expression analysis of #protopanaxadiol and #protopanaxatriol synthases in Vietnamese #ginseng (#Panax vietnamensis) under #vanadium elicitation. To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 99:1, visit:

#OpenAccess - The adoption of #robotics in pack houses for fresh produce handling. To rediscover one of our most read #review articles in JHSB 99:1, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #automation #agriculture #horticulture

#Domestication of #wild pears in Europe, with specific emphasis on the Caucasian endemic #pear #Pyrus communis subsp. caucasica. To rediscover one of our most read #review articles in JHSB 99:1, visit: buff.ly/3Lxv8ol #breeding #conservation #Caucasus #landraces

Pretreatment with #nanosilver extends vase life of cut #carnations by suppressing #bacterial colonisation and biofilm formation, as well as altering the proportion of bacterial species at the stem ends. To read this new article in JHSB, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Dianthus #VaseLife #Flower

#Rooting of aerial offshoots of date palm (#Phoenix dactylifera) by an air layering method that combines #IBA with pyrogallol and captan, and its potential for commercial #datepalm propagation. To read this article in JHSB 101:1, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Auxins #roots

#OpenAccess - The effect of supplementary #LED illumination of #Romaine #lettuce on midribs pinking after #harvest. To read this article in JHSB 101:1, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Light #Lactuca #Cos

Light, temperature, and floral preservative effects on #postharvest longevity of perennial #flax cut #flowers. To read this article in JHSB 101:1, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Linum #VaseLife

#OpenAccess - Influence of #hydroponic cultivation subsystems on vegetative growth, vigour, and metabolite profiles in #vanilla. To read this article in JHSB 101:1, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #chromatography #Fusarium #metabolomics #orchid

Impact of pre-cooling on #fruit quality attributes during #storage of new #apple cultivar 'Jeromine'. To read this article in JHSB 101:1, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Malus #PostHarvest

#Sucrose regulates #germination efficiency, photosynthetic performance and biomass allocation in #Capsicum spp. under in vitro conditions. To read this article in JHSB 101:1, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #photosynthesis #InVitro #Peppers #Chillies

Preserving quality & extending shelf-life of #guava #fruits using a #chia coating enriched with #saffron corm extract. To read this article in JHSB 101:1, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #ShelfLife #antioxidant #natural #Psidium

Analysis of self-pollination and interspecific #hybridisation affinity of #Rhododendron and parental selection. To read this article in JHSB 101:1, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #PlantBreeding #azalea #pollination

Optimisation of #budding timing and methods for production of quality #apricot (#Prunus armeniaca) nursery plants. To read this article in JHSB 101:1, visit:

Functional characterisation of the EgPAL5 promoter from oil palm (#Elaeis guineensis) reveals its potential roles in plant #growth and adaptation to #drought. To read this article in JHSB 101:1, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #OilPalm #Lignin

#Strigolactone (GR24) mediated in vitro #flowering, #seed production, and regeneration of plants in #Hedyotis biflora. To read this article in JHSB 101:1, visit:

Genome-wide identification and #expression analysis of wall-associated #kinases (WAK/WAKLs) in #Salvia miltiorrhiza with novel insights into #tanshinone regulation in response to #fungal elicitors. To read this article in JHSB 101:1, visit:

Harnessing carbon #nanotubes in #Moringa oleifera #micropropagation to enhance morphological traits, #phytochemical content, and #phytohormone production. To read this new article in JHSB, visit:

Reaction of #transgenic ‘Hamlin’ sweet #orange expressing copper-zinc superoxide dismutase (csd1) or synthetic #antimicrobial peptide d4e1 genes after inoculation with #Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. To read this article in JHSB 100:1, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Citrus

A #review of emerging technologies for #mechanised #fruit collection from the ground: their design, efficiency, and limitations. To read this article in JHSB 101:1, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #exoskeleton #automation #harvesting

Integrating #hydroponics into #tropical #agricultural systems can significantly enhance food security and improve #climate resilience. To read this #review article in JHSB 101:1, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #FoodSecurity #ClimateChange

Optimising conditions for #propagation of the #ornamental #cactus #Rhipsalis baccifera sub sp. mauritiana. To read this new article in JHSB, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Epiphytic #MistletoeCactus

Very excited to be the new Senior Editor for @jhortscib.bsky.social. My editorial in this years first issue outlines my plans for the journal and the importance of peer review for high quality and impactful research that serves the #horticultural industry.

The first issue of the 101st volume of The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology is now online! Start reading the articles at: tandfonline.com/toc/thsb20/1... #plantsci #HortSci #CropSci #Biotech

Multivariate analysis of the effect of #foliar #fertilisers on phytochemical and #fruit traits of #pomegranate (#Punica granatum). To read this new article in JHSB, visit:

Exogenous treatment with #sucrose and l-phenylalanine enhance #scent emission from cut #carnation #flowers but their effects are different. To read this new article in JHSB, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Dianthus #CutFlower #phenylalanine

Acclimatisation of in vitro #orchid seedlings using plant growth-promoting #bacteria and humic acids. To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:6, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Cymbidium #Stenotrophomonas #Burkholderia #HumicAcid

Propagation of #cacao (#Theobroma cacao) clone ‘CCN51’ using somatic #embryogenesis: from pilot scale to commercial production. To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:6, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #SE #InVitro #Cocoa #CCN51

The Trustees for The Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology wish to welcome Professor John Hammond of the University of Reading to the post of Senior Editor. Read this introductory article by visiting: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #plantsci #HortSci #CropSci @profjohnhammond.bsky.social

Physiological and biochemical determinants of #drought tolerance in tetraploid vs diploid sour #orange #citrus #rootstock. To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:6, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #polyploidy #ROS #osmoprotectants

#OpenAccess - The characterisation of phytoene synthase-1 and 2, and 1-D-deoxy-xylulose 5-phosphate synthase #genes from red #chilli #pepper (#Capsicum annuum). To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:6, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Isoprenoids #Carotenoids

#Fruit set is moderately dependent on #insect #pollinators in #strawberry and is limited by the availability of #pollen under natural open conditions. To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:6, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Bees #Flies #Flowers #Fragaria

#OpenAccess - Changes in physical, #carbohydrate, and #antioxidant properties of sweet acorn #squash during development and cold #storage To read the full article in JHSB, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Cucurbita #fruit #AcornSquash

#Flower colour and #antioxidant activity of #violas (#Viola × wittrockiana) as edible flowers. To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #edibleflowers #polyphenol #pansy

A review of time of planting on the performance of #strawberry plants in warm locations: yields are higher with early to intermediate plantings To read this new #review article in JHSB, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Fragaria #Carbohydrates #fruit #temperature

Specific wavelength #LED #light pulses during #postharvest modify vitamin C and organic acids content in #raspberry and #blackberry #fruit. To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Rubus #Nutrition #VitaminC #OrganicAcids

#Breeding and tissue culture approaches in #Gerbera: past achievements and future directions To read this new #review article in JHSB, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #TissueCulture #transcriptomics #genomics #molecular #floriculture

Evaluation of #rootstocks resistant to gummy stem #blight and their effect on the #fruit yield and quality traits of grafted #watermelon (#Citrullus lanatus). To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit:

#CPPU and salicylic acid application improve #fruit retention, yield, and fruit quality of #mango cv. Dusehri. To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Mangifera #SalicylicAcid #FruitQuality

A #review on #nanotechnological advancements in #tomato: a model #plant. An introduction to #nanotechnology and the implications for the #crop. To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Nanomaterial #Solanum

Changes in physical, #carbohydrate, and #antioxidant properties of sweet acorn #squash during development and cold #storage To read this new article in JHSB, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Cucurbita #fruit #AcornSquash

Conventional and modern #breeding technologies for improving dwarf #coconut cultivars: A #review. To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Cocos

Effect of #sucrose, #agar, #boron, and thickness of media on in vitro #pollen germination in four #Capsicum species varieties To read this new article in JHSB, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #BoricAcid

Enhancing floret persistence and bloom duration in #gladiolus through foliar-applied calcium: a #sustainable approach to #floriculture. To read this article in JHSB 100:6, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #horticulture #flowers

Regulating #leaf morphology in spiny sow thistle (#Sonchus asper) for #salad green production with optimised nutrient solution under low #light intensity To read this new article in JHSB, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Wild #SowThistle

#Light quality, #cytokinin type, & media affect regeneration, growth, & fluorescence parameters of #Syngonium podophyllum 'Emerald Green' in vitro plantlets. To read this article in JHSB 100:6, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Ornamental #micropropagation #Goosefoot #Arrowhead

Effect of night #temperature on #pollen germination and the morphology of floral organs in #strawberry highlights cultivar-specific differences in temperature tolerance. To read this article in JHSB 100:6, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Fragaria #Anther

#OpenAccess - Pillar #tree architecture increases canopy #light interception and impacts #fruit quality in European #plum. To read this article in JHSB 100:6, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462... #Prunus

Improving Washington Navel #orange yield under #drought: effects of artificial #mulch and shade netting. A #sustainable approach to growing #citrus in challenging environmental conditions. To read this article in JHSB 100:6, visit: