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In recent years, a new high-density model requiring low-vigor cultivars has been proposed for renewed olive growing. The aim of the present work was to evaluate the adaptability of Italian cultivars to high-density cultivation. The study began in 2015 in central Italy in an irrigated olive orchard with trees planted at 5×2 m. The cultivars […]14 December 2024 -
Attiq ur Rehman is a research scientist at the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke) and a PhD candidate at the University of Helsinki, under the supervision of Dr. Tuuli Haikonen. With a robust background in plant breeding and genetics, his doctoral research focuses on strawberry pre-breeding, utilizing advanced genomic tools to explore novel allelic and […]14 December 2024 -
Consumers appreciate strawberries for their nutritional quality and characteristic flavour. While the distinct flavour can be attributed to the balance between the content of sugars and organic acids as well as the aromatic compounds, the nutritional quality is attributed to the phenolic compounds and ascorbic acid, which also contribute to the antioxidant capacity of the […]14 December 2024 -
MPlums, as climacteric fruits, undergo significant physiological changes during postharvest storage, primarily influenced by ethylene production and respiration. This study investigated the effects of storage temperature and duration on the physiological and structural changes of the two most popular cultivars in the Hungarian market. The ‘Stanley’ and ‘Elena’ plums were stored at temperatures of 1, […]14 December 2024 -
The importance of iodine in human diets is well understood, but despite over 100 years of research, little is known about how iodine impacts plants. Prior research has shown that the addition of exogenous iodine has led to a variety of responses based on species (and even varieties), application timing, the form of iodine, and […]14 December 2024 -
Luka Batistič is a researcher and Ph.D student at the Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, working under the supervision of Prof. Dr. S. Trdan. Together with his colleagues, Batistič is focused on developing eco-friendly alternatives to chemical pesticides, specifically exploring the use of mechanical pest control methods. Shield bugs (Pentatomidae) are a major concern […]14 December 2024 -
Insects are the primary pollinators of most wild flora and food crops around the world. However, global declines in pollinator populations threaten the provision of the ecosystem services that insects provide in both managed and natural ecosystems. Urban agricultural sites are expanding in cities, potentially enhancing sustainability by providing sources of habitat for biodiversity. Yet, […]14 December 2024 -
Urban areas are under increasing pressure to contribute to the mitigation of the climate impacts arising from urbanisation. Urban greenspaces, including natural lawns, are recognised as critical resources for ecosystem service provision. Natural lawns contribute a variety of ecosystem services including carbon sequestration, water absorption, and mitigation of the urban heat island effect. However, in […]14 December 2024 -
Chronica Horticulturae Volume 64 Number 4 (December 2024) is available for download – proceed to https://www.ishs.org/chronica-horticulturae/vol64nr4. Topics in this number include News & Views from the Board Issues Horticultural Science News The World of Horticulture Symposia and workshops News from the ISHS Secretariat Check out https://www.ishs.org/chronica-horticulturae/vol64nr4 and download your copy! Not yet a member? See https://www.ishs.org/members for more details – Membership lapsed? Sign […]14 December 2024 -
The November 2024 Newsletter of the ISHS Division Horticulture for Development is now available for download.7 November 2024