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ISHS Division Ornamental Plants (DORN) and its Working Group Orchids (OP6) are the primary supporters for the V International Orchid Symposium (https://ishs.org/symposium/815/), in Kathmandu, Nepal, 18-20 November 2026; Convener: Bijaya Pant. The symposium is endorsed by ISHS Division Plant Genetic Resources, Breeding and Biotechnology (DBIO). This symposium, which belongs to a series of symposia promoted […]21 October 2026 -
Metaphorically, the term “hamster wheel” describes a continuous, repetitive cycle in which a person feels trapped, often performing tedious or unfulfilling tasks without making meaningful progress. I have been in academia for more than fifty years and one of the mantras of academia during that entire time has been “publish or perish”, which is taken […]8 October 2026 -
Members of ISHS Working Group Organic Greenhouse Horticulture (OR2) Candidate to be Convener of the VI International Symposium on Organic Greenhouse Horticulture Last August 2026, the V International Symposium on Organic Greenhouse Horticulture was successfully held as part of IHC2026 S05: International Symposium on Sustainable Plant Production in Greenhouse Horticulture and Protected Cultivation, under the […]1 October 2026 -
Effects of branch bearing status and irrigation on pistachio leaf photosynthetic performance Carlota Bernal Basurco This study investigated the effects of crop load on the photosynthetic performance of pistachio trees subjected to different irrigation regimes during kernel development. The experiment was conducted in Woodland, California, during the summer of 2025. Three irrigation treatments were evaluated: […]30 September 2026 -
ISHS DGIP NEWSLETTER September 2026 News and Developments from the Division Greenhouse and Indoor Production Horticulture A New Term for DGIP Welcome to the first newsletter of the ISHS Division Greenhouse and Indoor Production Horticulture (DGIP) for the new term 2026-2030. The newsletter will provide regular updates on scientific activities, upcoming symposia, Working Group initiatives, […]14 September 2026 -
An occasional series highlighting a paper of interest, published in the peer reviewed journal of the International Society for Horticultural Science – eJHS/JISHS DNA methylation is conserved between vegetative propagules in almond (Prunus dulcis Mill D.A. Webb) https://doi.org/10.1079/ejhs.2026.0007 Authors: William Hazzard, Jonathan Fresnedo-Ramirez, Elizabeth Anderson, Patrick J. Brown, Thomas Gradziel Editor’s perspective “This research brings […]5 August 2026 -
Beware of scams implying association with ISHS. The ISHS was made aware of correspondences, being circulated via e-mails or websites, falsely stating that they are issued by or associated with ISHS, often pretending to originate from the ISHS President or the ISHS Board and/or its officials. Such scams, which may ultimately seek to extract money […]4 August 2026 -
An occasional series highlighting the life and work of members of our vibrant global community of horticultural scientists. Margherita Beruto is Chairperson of the ISHS Division Ornamental Plants (DORN) 2018-2026 and former Director of the Regional Institute for Floriculture (IRF), Sanremo (Italy). About you – Who are you and what do you do? I received […]24 July 2026 -
Study on the role of endogenous ethylene in highbush blueberry (V. corymbosum) fruit ripening Claudio Ponce Blueberries are an important soft fruit crop, valued for their nutritional properties. Global production is rapidly expanding with the United States leading the market. Achieving optimal market value depends heavily on precise harvest timing, which is often regulated through […]17 July 2026
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The International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) and CABI – our journal publishing partner – are pleased to announce a new title for the European Journal of Horticultural Science (eJHS), the official journal of the ISHS. From 1 January 2027, it will be known as the Journal of the International Society for Horticultural Science (JISHS). […]26 June 2026