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  • Chronica Horticulturae Volume 64 Number 1
    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
  • ISHS HortForum Episode 4: Dynamic Controlled Atmosphere Storage: A paradigm shift in postharvest science
    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
  • Glossary of terms and basic characteristics to be reported in scientific publications on growing media
    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
  • Applying a solar model to LiDAR images of an agrivoltaic pear orchard
    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-flesh kiwifruit inner quality scoring by a computer vision system
    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
  • Sap flow dynamics of young and mature pomegranate orchards under semi-arid conditions
    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
  • Effect of light intensity and branch origin position on Cannabis sativa inflorescence density and THC content
    Sebastian Dam is a former undergraduate student of Dr. Youbin Zheng (University of Guelph) and is currently a crop consultant at Cultivation Coaches in Canada. Sebastian’s research consists of optimizing cannabis cultivation techniques. Throughout the world, as the cultivation of cannabis is becoming legal for both medicinal and recreational use, documented research for this new […]
    6 January 2024
  • Understanding the genetic mechanisms controlling seed shattering to reduce seed loss in Pastinaca sativa
    As a member of Cranfield University’s Plant Science Laboratory, Heather is currently completing a PhD project entitled “Reducing seed loss and waste in umbelliferous crops” as part of the FoodBioSystems DTP program in partnership with Elsoms Seeds Ltd. The project focuses on understanding the genetic background of flower and seed development in parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) […]
    6 January 2024
  • Ziziphus mauritiana L. (Indian jujube): a potential fruit tree for livelihoods in arid regions
    The Indian jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana L.), a member of the family Rhamnaceae, is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The tree can withstand highly alkaline and slightly waterlogged soils and has potential to prevent soil erosion and desertification. However, the cultivation of Indian jujube may also provide opportunities for smallholder farmers […]
    6 January 2024
  • Genetic factors driving variation of stomatal density in apple
    Severe drought and extreme temperatures are two main impacts of climate change, resulting in increased abiotic stress response from plants and an increased demand for fresh water. Breeding for functional traits such as stomatal density can enhance the climate resilience of plants. As stomata control plant-water relations, their function makes them promising targets for improving […]
    6 January 2024