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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 -
The permanent members of ISHS Commission Cultivar Registration are as follows: Chairman: position vacant, Secretary: Melanie Underwood (UK), Other members: Prof. Daniele Bassi (Italy), Saskia Bodegom (The Netherlands), Dr. Gert Fortgens (The Netherlands), Dr. Xiaobai Jin (PR China), Prof. Julia Kuzovkina (USA), Dr. Alan Leslie (UK).6 November 2024 -
ISHS Hort Forum Episode 6: Perspectives on Scientific Research to Meet Academic Goals vs. Research to Directly Address Industry Needs Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Hours: 17:00 – 19:00 Central European Time (CET) Registration for this episode is open. Use the registration link below to register. Participating is free of charge but registration is required. For more […]22 October 2024 -
Chronica Horticulturae Volume 64 Number 3 (September 2024) is available for download – proceed to vol64nr3. Topics in this number include News & Views from the Board Issues Spotlight on Honoured ISHS Members Horticultural Science Focus Horticultural Science News The World of Horticultural Symposia and workshops News from the ISHS Secretariat Check out vol64nr3 and download your copy! Not yet […]20 October 2024 -
Over the past thirty years, there has been considerable commentary about Acta Horticulturae (https://www.actahort.org/). Many consider Acta Horticulturae to be inferior to scientific journals as it does not have an Impact Factor rating, but publication is a requirement if someone wants to present at an ISHS symposium or congress. Acta Horticulturae was designed to be a conference proceedings. While scientists in […]15 October 2024 -
New varieties of red-fleshed kiwifruit have recently been introduced into the market and are widely appreciated by consumers. The use of LED lighting offers a novel opportunity to improve the postharvest quality during storage. The aim of this study was to determine if the postharvest application of exogenous light radiation affected the colorimetric characteristics of […]5 October 2024 -
Ilex crenata or box-leaved holly has gained popularity for use as an ornamental shrub for topiary and hedges in Western Europe. I. crenata prefers acidic soils, which makes it less than ideal for the typically pH-neutral private garden. When grown in neutral pH soils, I. crenata experiences problems with nutrient uptake. A higher soil pH […]5 October 2024