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Peer-reviewed research on fruit & perennial crops, vegetables & ornamentals in commercial, amenity & recreational horticulture. Published by Taylor & Francis.
#CPPU and salicylic acid application improve #fruit retention, yield, and fruit quality of #mango cv. Dusehri.
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...

#Mangifera #SalicylicAcid #FruitQuality
CPPU and salicylic acid application improved fruit retention, yield, and fruit quality of mango cv. Dusehri
The present investigation was aimed at assessing the efficacy of N1-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-N3-phenylurea (CPPU) and salicylic acid on fruit retention, yield, and quality of mango cv. Dusehri. The res...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
A #review on #nanotechnological advancements in #tomato: a model #plant. An introduction to #nanotechnology and the implications for the #crop.
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#Nanomaterial #Solanum
A review on nanotechnological advancements in tomato: a model plant
In modern agriculture, sustainable production and efficiency are unimaginable without the use of agrochemicals such as pesticides, fertilisers, herbicides, etc. Nanotechnology has the potential to ...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Conventional and modern #breeding technologies for improving dwarf #coconut cultivars: A #review.
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#Cocos
Conventional and modern breeding technologies for improving dwarf coconut cultivars: A review
Coconut (Cocos nuciferaL.) is a multipurpose plantation crop with versatile uses, including as a refreshing drink, edible oil, and, nutraceuticals. Its nutraceutical properties have increased demand in global markets...
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November 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Effect of #sucrose, #agar, #boron, and thickness of media on in vitro #pollen germination in four #Capsicum species varieties
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#BoricAcid
Effect of sucrose, agar, boron, and thickness of media on in vitro pollen germination in four Capsicum species varieties
Pollen fertility is a highly important factor in pollination and fertilisation. Therefore, methods for evaluating pollen germination and tube elongation rates are important...
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November 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Regulating #leaf morphology in spiny sow thistle (#Sonchus asper) for #salad green production with optimised nutrient solution under low #light intensity
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#Wild #SowThistle
Regulating leaf morphology in spiny sow thistle (Sonchus asper) for salad green production with optimised nutrient solution under low light intensity
Adopting wild edible species into a diet as leafy vegetables has gained attention because of their potential in antioxidant capacity and nutritional values. However, tough leaf texture often poses ...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
#Light quality, #cytokinin type, & media affect regeneration, growth, & fluorescence parameters of #Syngonium podophyllum 'Emerald Green' in vitro plantlets.
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#Ornamental #micropropagation #Goosefoot #Arrowhead
Light quality, cytokinin type, and media affect the regeneration, growth, and fluorescence parameters of Syngonium podophyllum Schott “Emerald Green” in vitro plantlets
The light source is a critical factor that influences shoot regeneration in in vitro culture. Using LED spectra is a tool to improve the quality of plant micropropagation. The objective of this stu...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Effect of night #temperature on #pollen germination and the morphology of floral organs in #strawberry highlights cultivar-specific differences in temperature tolerance.
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#Fragaria #Anther
Effect of night temperature on pollen germination and the morphology of floral organs in two strawberry cultivars
This study investigated how low temperatures affect pollen germination and floral organs in ‘Maehyang’ and ‘Seolhyang’ strawberries. The plants were grown in a plant factory during the day and tran...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
#OpenAccess - Pillar #tree architecture increases canopy #light interception and impacts #fruit quality in European #plum.
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#Prunus
Pillar tree architecture increases canopy light interception and impacts fruit quality in European plum
Previous studies demonstrated silencing TILLER ANGLE CONTROL 1 (TAC1), a gene promoting outward shoot growth, via RNA interference (RNAi), caused upright branch orientations and pillar architectures in nonbearing ‘President’ plum...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Improving Washington Navel #orange yield under #drought: effects of artificial #mulch and shade netting. A #sustainable approach to growing #citrus in challenging environmental conditions.
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Improving Washington Navel orange yield under drought: effects of artificial mulch and shade netting
This study evaluates the impact of synthetic ground cover and shade netting on Washington Navel orange trees (Citrus sinensis L.) in a semi-arid region to mitigate high temperatures and solar radia...
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November 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Effect of agar, sucrose, boron, and temperature on in vitro #pollen germination in three #Japanese #strawberry cultivars.
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#Fragaria #InVitro
Effect of agar, sucrose, boron, and temperature on in vitro pollen germination in three Japanese strawberry cultivars
This study aimed to determine the optimal component concentrations of pollen germination media and the optimum temperature for anther dehiscence and pollen germination...
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November 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The extensive #genetic & #biochemical diversity of #jackfruit in #Kerala, offering insights on breeding for nutritional quality, adaptability, & commercial viability.
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#Artocarpus #PlantBreeding
Exploring the morphological and genetic diversity and relationship of elite jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) accessions in southern Kerala through comprehensive marker assay
Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) is a highly nutritious and culturally significant fruit species native to tropical regions, yet its genetic and biochemical diversity remain underexplored...
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November 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
A modified method for isolation of total #RNA from leaves of #SweetPotato (#Ipomoea batatas) that mitigates the high #polysaccharide and #polyphenol content.
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A modified method for isolation of total RNA from leaves of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.)
Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.), a dicotyledonous plant belonging to the Convolvulaceae family, is the world’s sixth most important food crop cultivated for its tubers which are rich in car...
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November 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Exploring the versatility of #lotus: a comprehensive #review of utilisation patterns, #genetic diversity, #crop improvement, & scientific aspects of cultivation.
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#Nelumbo #rhizome #nutraceuticals #aquatic #flower
Exploring the versatility of lotus: a comprehensive review of utilisation patterns, genetics and agronomy aspects
Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) is an indigenous, aquatic-perennial with rhizomes that grow in the mud at the bottom of rivers, lakes and marshes...
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October 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM
High resolution mapping and validation of #watermelon bud necrosis orthotospo #virus (#WBNV) #resistance loci via #QTL-seq.
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#Citrullus
High resolution mapping and validation of WBNV resistance loci in watermelon via QTL-seq
Watermelon bud necrosis disease caused by watermelon bud necrosis orthotospo virus (WBNV) has emerged as a major constraint in watermelon production. IIHR-82, an accession of citron (Citrullus amar...
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October 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The sixth issue of the 100th volume of The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology is now online!
Start reading the articles at: www.tandfonline.com/toc/thsb20/1...

#plantsci #HortSci #CropSci #Biotech
The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology
Volume 100, Issue 6 of The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology
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October 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Effect of #cytokinins and #light quality on adventitious shoot regeneration from leaflet explants of #peanut (#Arachis hypogaea).
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:4, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...

#Invitroculture #organogenesis
Effect of cytokinins and light quality on adventitious shoot regeneration from leaflet explants of peanut (Arachis hypogaea)
Plant tissue culture and novel breeding techniques such as genome editing in the economically important crop Arachis hypogaea constitute potential for genetic improvement. Therefore, in this study,...
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October 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Synergistic effects of sucrose and cobalt chloride in mitigating stem end splitting and enhancing #postharvest longevity in crown imperial (#Fritillaria imperialis).
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#CrownImperial #Antioxidant #Flower
Synergistic effects of sucrose and cobalt chloride in mitigating stem end splitting and enhancing postharvest longevity in fritillaria imperialis L. Scapes
Stem-end splitting is a postharvest challenge for geophyte cut flowers like Fritillaria imperialis, undermining its visual allure and complicating packaging as stem edges curl and disrupt the flowe...
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October 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Mitigating #corm size-related constraints in #Gladiolus through #daylength extension for improved spike and corm production.
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#photoperiod #Flowers
Mitigating corm size-related constraints in Gladiolus through daylength extension for improved spike and corm production
Gladiolus is a commercially important ornamental geophyte propagated through corms. Its slow multiplication rate (1–2 corms/year) and long maturation period (2–3 years) limits large-scale cultivation...
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October 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Improving functional quality of edible sprout #broccoli (#Brassica oleracea), #radish (#Raphanus sativus), & #arugula (#Eruca sativa) through different #UV-B radiation exposure times.
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#Brassicaceae #Bioactive #Metabolites #Nutrition
Improving the functional quality of Brassicaceae edible sprouts through different UV-B radiation exposure times
Edible sprouts represent a nutritionally rich stage of germination with strong potential in human nutrition. Enhancing the biosynthesis of specialised metabolites in these plants can improve their ...
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October 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM