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In recent years, Chile has experienced significant shifts in climate, with increasing temperatures and reduced rainfall. These climatic changes have negatively impacted both the quality and quantity of sweet cherry (Prunus avium) yields by disrupting key physiological processes such as flower induction and differentiation, thereby reducing crop productivity. Chilean sweet cherry cultivars, notably ‘SweetHeart’ and […]3 September 2025 -
A key limitation of current phenological models is their reliance solely on natural chill accumulation, without accounting for the effects of dormancy breaking agents. These agents, primarily growth regulators, have become increasingly important for managing and synchronizing cherry production, especially in the southern hemisphere and in regions where winters are becoming too mild to meet […]3 September 2025 -
Anna Gkotzamani is an agronomist specializing in vegetable crops and sustainable agricultural production systems. She is a first-year PhD candidate in the Department of Horticulture at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Her research focuses on the effects of dynamic environmental fluctuations, primarily in plant factories with artificial lighting (PFALs), on the growth, physiology, and quality […]3 September 2025 -
The International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) is pleased to announce its participation in the: AGRA African Food Systems Forum which will be held from September 1 to 5, 2025, at CICAD International Conference Center in Dakar, Senegal. https://afsforum2025.com All stakeholders from the African continent and around the world are invited to two key events organized […]25 August 2025 -
On behalf of the IHC2026 organizing committee I warmly invite you to attend IHC2026 that will be held from August 23rd to 28th at the Kyoto International Conference Center (ICC Kyoto) in Kyoto, Japan. www.ihc2026.org Compared to other agricultural and plant science fields, horticultural science is the field of science that focuses on a great […]5 August 2025 -
ISHS Hort Forum Episode 8 Thursday, September 25, 2025, Hours: 17:00 – 19:00 Central European Time (CET) The live webinar has ended. For more information and to view the recording of this and previous episodes check https://www.ishs.org/hortforum Speaker: Brian Bailey, Associate Professor, Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA (USA) Thursday, September 25, 2025, Hours: […]5 August 2025 -
Chronica Horticulturae Volume 65 Number 2 (June 2025) is available for download – proceed to https://www.ishs.org/chronica-horticulturae/vol65nr2. Topics in this number include News & Views from the Board Horticultural Science News The World of Horticulture Symposia and workshops News from the ISHS Secretariat Check out https://www.ishs.org/chronica-horticulturae/vol65nr2 and download your copy! Not yet a member? See https://www.ishs.org/members for more details – Membership lapsed? Sign in […]17 June 2025 -
Martin Zapien is a PhD student in the Small Fruit Horticulture Lab at the University of Florida, USA. Martin’s research focuses on agronomic strategies to increase the efficiency of southern highbush blueberry (SHB) production in north-central Florida. Specifically, Martin’s research explores how pruning practices can be used to concentrate fruit ripening and increase harvest efficiency. […]31 May 2025 -
As an aspiring lawyer with a strong interest in research, my fascination with the intersection of intellectual property (IP) law and agricultural sciences has been the catalyst for this study. IP law is a dynamic field that provides essential legal mechanisms to protect indigenous cultivation practices, safeguard plant varieties, and preserve traditional knowledge. A key […]31 May 2025 -
Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-TOF MSI) is a powerful technique that can visualize the distribution of chemical compounds in a tissue specimen without using antibodies or staining. In the case of strawberry fruit, while distribution of soluble carbohydrates, organic acids and anthocyanins have been visualized utilizing MALDI-TOF MSI, the methodology has […]31 May 2025