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Sara Benchaa is a PhD student at Laval University in Quebec City under the supervision of Prof. Line Lapointe. Sara is focused on optimizing vernalization and cultivation conditions for the greenhouse production of Anemone coronaria and Ranunculus asiaticus. As climatic conditions in the Quebec region do not support a diverse range of early spring cut […]9 June 2024 -
May 18, 2024, the 7th International Fascination of Plants Day This year’s Fascination of Plants Day, a plant scientists’ initiative, has already been adopted by 64 countries worldwide. All information about this initiative can be accessed via www.plantday18may.org and is supported globally by a network of National Coordinators who voluntarily promote and disseminate the activity within their […]17 May 2024 -
Beware of scams implying association with ISHS The ISHS was made aware of correspondences, being circulated via e-mails, from internet websites, and via regular mail or fax, falsely stating that they are issued by or associated with ISHS, the ISHS Board and/or its officials. Such scams, which may ultimately seek to extract money and/or personal […]10 May 2024 -
5th episode in the ISHS Horticulture Debate series called “Hort Forum” Agroecology for sustainable horticulture: It’s time to address it Speaker: Georgina Catacora-Vargas , Universidad Católica Boliviana, Tiahuanacu (Bolivia) Thursday, April 18, 2024, Hours: 17:00 – 19:00 Central European Time (CET) Participating is free of charge – registration is required (see registration link down the description below) […]4 April 2024 -
Chronica Horticulturae Volume 64 Number 1 (March 2024) is available for download – proceed to https://www.ishs.org/chronica-horticulturae/vol64nr1. Topics in this number include News & Views from the Board Horticultural Science News The World of Horticultural Symposia and workshops News from the ISHS Secretariat Check out https://www.ishs.org/chronica-horticulturae/vol64nr1 and download your copy! Not yet a member? See https://www.ishs.org/members for more details – Membership lapsed? Sign in […]4 March 2024 -
4th episode in a new ISHS Horticulture Debate series called “Hort Forum” Dynamic Controlled Atmosphere Storage: A paradigm shift in postharvest science Speaker: Angelo Zanella , Research Centre Laimburg, Ora, (Italy) Wednesday, April 3, 2024, Hours: 17:00 – 19:00 Central European Time (CET) Participating is free of charge – registration is required (see registration link down the […]20 February 2024 -
In the research community of growing media and compost science, there is an increasing confusion related to inappropriate use of terms, and to a lack of description of minimal chemical, physical, biological characteristics of growing media for adequate data interpretation in scientific publications. A survey was conducted between the summer of 2019 and the autumn […]12 January 2024 -
Agrivoltaics is the practice of growing crops underneath solar panels. Using photovoltaic arrays above tree canopies has several potential benefits such as limiting transpiration and water use, and protecting trees and fruit from damage (extreme heat, sunlight, hail). Nevertheless, above-canopy photovoltaic arrays reduce light availability. This study aimed to measure the light availability and crop […]6 January 2024 -
Red-fleshed kiwifruit have recently entered the international market. As their nutraceutical properties have generated significant consumer interest, to establish a quality standard along the supply chain, the internal quality of the fruit must be accurately evaluated. Evaluating the redness of kiwifruit flesh poses a complex challenge due to the inherent variability in color localization and […]6 January 2024 -
Muthianzhele Ravuluma is a PhD candidate at the University of the Free State, South Africa. His research is focused on estimating the current and future use of water in pomegranate orchards in the Western Cape, South Africa. Establishing crops tolerant to water stress is essential to improve food availability. As the climate in South Africa […]6 January 2024