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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 -
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 -
At the Business Meeting of the X Southeastern and Eastern Europe Symposium on Vegetables and Potatoes (X-SEEVP-2026), held from 17-21 May 2026 in Chania, Crete, Greece, participants reviewed the activities of the ISHS Working Group Southeastern and Eastern Europe Vegetables and Potatoes and discussed future directions. During the meeting, Prof. Dr. Giedrė Samuolienė of the […]16 June 2026 -
An occasional series highlighting the life and work of members of our vibrant global community of horticultural scientists. Sadat Amankona, winner of the ISHS Young Minds Award for the best poster presentation at the XIV International Controlled and Modified Atmosphere Research Conference, works on non-chemical strategies and the storage of organic apples. What attracted you […]7 May 2026 -
Needed Breakthrough or Unnecessary Complexity? ISHS Hort Forum Episode 10 Monday May 11, 2026, 17:00 – 19:00 Central European Time (CET) 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. This technology offers a depth of insight […]24 April 2026 -
An occasional series highlighting the life and work of members of our vibrant global community of horticultural scientists. Dr. Manuel Rubio (right), Head of the Fruit Breeding Group at CEBAS-CSIC, and Dr. David Ruiz (left), Responsible for Apricot and Plum Breeding Programs at CEBAS-CSIC, are the conveners of the II International Symposium on Apricot and […]1 April 2026 -
Science Meets Industry at Macfrut 2026: Powering the Future of Sustainable Horticulture The International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) is delighted to announce a free workshop Powering the Future of Sustainable Horticulture: Science × Industry at Macfrut 2026 (Rimini, Italy), a leading international trade fair for the fruit and vegetable sector. As global horticulture faces […]30 March 2026