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Advanced technologies based on hyperspectral imagers now enable detailed estimation of crop biochemistry, fluorescence emission, plant functioning, early stress detection, and disease monitoring through physiologically-based spectral traits
11 May 2026
Vertical farming allows production of fresh vegetables in a standardized way at any place at any place including the most urbanised regions of the world or places with extreme climate (desert, arctic)
15 January 2026
These ideas will be presented as one of many potential approaches for harnessing the power of AI tools in horticultural applications.
25 September 2025
A presentation on plant biostimulants as a new class of fertilizing products, examining how they’re regulated, how they actually work in complex plant–microbe systems, and how they can help growers improve nutrient use, stress tolerance, and crop resilience under climate change.
27 March 2025
ChatGPT said: A forum for early-career horticulturists discussing the tension between academic research priorities and industry needs, featuring senior experts and young researchers sharing experiences on balancing scientific discovery with practical, solution-focused horticultural research.
4 December 2024
A presentation on agroecology as a sustainable farming model that reduces fossil fuel use and pollution, enhances biodiversity and resilience, and reshapes horticulture through transdisciplinary innovation, fair food systems, and future-focused research and digitalization.
18 April 2024
A brief overview of new dynamic controlled-atmosphere storage technologies that use advanced sensors and AI to optimize fruit quality, reduce disorders, and extend postharvest shelf life.
3 April 2024
A presentation on how modern genomics and DNA-informed tools are transforming tree fruit breeding, speeding up the development of high-quality, disease-resistant cultivars and preparing them for future climate challenges.
28 November 2023
This presentation is aimed at stimulating a scientific discussion of the value of 2-D systems and whether they represent an important leap forward in tree fruit production from an economic perspective.
7 February 2023