Stability and Compatibility of some Iranian Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) Lines Using AMMI Method

Hamed Hassanzadeh Khankahdani; Mahmoud Bagheri; Sibgol Khoshkam

Volume 9, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 25-39

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2020.301667.364

Abstract
  Eggplant has high variation in the world and there are many landraces of the eggplant in Iran. In the previous studies, five landraces of Minab’s eggplant have been collected from the main production regions with the aim to select the pure lines, consequently 15 superior genotypes were selected ...  Read More

Effects of Photo-selective Shade Net Color and Shading Percentage on Reducing Sunburn and Increasing the Quantity and Quality of Pomegranate Fruit

Vahideh Narjesi; Javad Fatahi Moghadam; Ali Akbar Ghasemi-Soloklui

Volume 10, Special issue (Light in horticulture) , December 2023, , Pages 25-38

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2022.343648.567

Abstract
  A prevalent problem in pomegranate fruit (Punica granatum L.) is sun damage that decreases the quantity and quality of fruit. The objective of the current research was to evaluate the effects of different photoselective shade net colors and shading percentages on growth traits and pomegranate fruit quality ...  Read More

Screening Citrus Cultivars for Freezing Tolerance by Reliable Methods

Ali Salehi Sardoei; Mehdi Sharifani; Mostafa Khoshhal Sarmast; Mahmoud Ghasemnejad

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, , Pages 25-34

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2023.349184.589

Abstract
  Citrus species are comprised of susceptible plants that can barely tolerate freezing temperatures. To determine the relationship between cold stress tolerance (LT50) and some important physiological traits, four commercial citrus cultivars of citrus species were studied. These were Citrus unshiu, Citrus ...  Read More

Melatonin and Chitosan Coating Effects on Banana Postharvest Life and Physiological Traits

Mousa Arshad; Masoud Haghshenas

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 01 January 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2024.364005.687

Abstract
  Fruit ripening involves marked physiological and biochemical changes that affect fruit color, taste, aroma, texture, and nutritional value. A significant amount of research has shown that chitosan interacts with other postharvest treatments, which can enhance the impact of the chitosan coating. This ...  Read More

Effects of Raised Bed Furrow Irrigation and Various Mulching Techniques on the Growth, Yield and Water Use Efficiency of Tomato Cultivation

Md. Serazul Islam

Volume 10, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 33-40

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2022.334330.521

Abstract
  During the dry season (November to April), a field experiment was carried out at the Agricultural Field Research Center of the Bangladesh Open University, Gazipur. The effects of different levels of irrigation with various mulches were evaluated on the growth and yield of tomatoes. The trial comprised ...  Read More

Effects of Gum Arabic and Warm Water Application on Physicochemical and Qualitative Parameters of Table Grape Fruits at Postharvest

Babak ValizadehKaji; Saied Maleki; Ahmadreza Abbasifar

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, , Pages 35-54

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2023.355591.617

Abstract
  Table grape is a non-climacteric fruit with a short shelf-life. The current study aimed at applying specific treatments to prolong its shelf-life and maintain qualitative characteristics during storage. In a factorial arrangement and a completely randomized design, the first factor was the storage period ...  Read More

Efficient Method for Direct Embryogenesis in Phalaenopsis Orchid

Hossein Naderi Boldaji; Shirin Dianati Daylami; Sasan Aliniaeifard; Maryam Norouzi

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2021, , Pages 37-50

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2020.296696.339

Abstract
  Light spectrum is one of the environmental cues that influence plant growth and development. Light is a stimulating factor for induction of somatic embryos during tissue culture practices. To accelerate the direct embryogenesis, six different light spectra including: white (W), red (R), blue (B), green ...  Read More

Photoinhibition in Horticultural Crops: An Overview of the Effect of Light Quality and Signaling in the Underlying Photoprotection Mechanisms

Aida Shomali; Oksana Vladimirovna Lastochkina; Mohammad Mohammadian; Anshu Rastogi; Massimo Bosacchi; Tao li; Sasan Aliniaeifard

Volume 10, Special issue (Light in horticulture) , December 2023, , Pages 39-50

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2023.351726.598

Abstract
  Acclimation to the privileged lighting environment is an important step for the survival of newly developed horticultural plants such as transplants, tissue culture-generated plants, and mature plants when a change occurs in light intensity during the growth period or even during one full day. Capturing ...  Read More

Effects of Soil Texture, Irrigation Intervals, and Cultivar on some Nut Qualities and Different Types of Fruit Blankness in Pistachio (Pistacia vera L.)

Najmeh Hosseini; Farkhondeh Rezanejad; Elaheh ZamaniBahramabadi

Volume 9, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 41-53

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2020.303725.374

Abstract
  Fruit blankness is an important problem of pistachio cultivation, which results from many reasons. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of soil texture, irrigation interval, and cultivar on nut quality and blankness of pistachio. The treatments included soil texture (light and heavy), irrigation ...  Read More

Enhancing Freesia (Freesia armstrongii) Growth and Yield through Trichoderma-Mediated Biocontrol of Fusarium Wilt

Nibras Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar; Azizolah Khandan-Mirkohi; Seyed Alireza salami; Hossein saremi; Samira Shahbazi

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 01 January 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2024.369443.743

Abstract
  The biocontrol ability of two strains of Trichoderma fungi on infected Freesia corm by Fusarium disease and eventually growth and performance enhancement of this plant was investigated as laboratory and greenhouse experiment. Laboratory experiment includes five Trichoderma strains as T1, T20, Th4 related ...  Read More

Effect of Light Quality on Micropropagation and some Morphological Properties of Cadaman Avimag (Prunus persica × P. davidiana ) Rootstock

Hassan Sarikhani; Hassan Sarikhani-Khorami

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2021, , Pages 51-65

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2020.298841.351

Abstract
  Cadaman Avimag rootstock is widely used for almonds and peaches. The purpose of this studywas to investigate the effect of light quality on micropropagation, and some morphological andphysiological properties of this rootstock. Single node explants were cultured on WPM and MSmedia containing three levels ...  Read More

Effect of Supplemental Light Quality and Season on Growth and Photosynthesis of Two Cultivars of Greenhouse Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)

Mohammad Adibian; Yosef Hamidoghli; Sasan Aliniaeifard

Volume 10, Special issue (Light in horticulture) , December 2023, , Pages 51-66

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2023.353706.609

Abstract
  In the past decade, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have been increasingly regarded as a suitable replacement for many other types of light source. They have attracted lots of attention. Supplemental lighting improves growth and yield of greenhouse vegetables such as sweet pepper, cucumber and tomato all-year ...  Read More

Effect of Salicylic Acid and Calcium Chloride on Lipid Peroxidation and Scavenging Capacity of Radical of Red Bean (Phaseolus calcaratus L.) under Salt Stress

Kobra Mahdavian

Volume 9, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 55-72

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2021.312776.407

Abstract
  Soil salinity is one of the critical challenges for development of culture area of agricultural crops. In the present study a pot experiment was conducted in factorial based on completely randomized design aimed to investigate the impact of exogenous application of salicylic acid (SA 0, 0.75 and 1.5 ...  Read More

Genetic Dissection and Half-Sib Progeny Test for Selecting Elite Parents to Develop Drought-Tolerant Varieties of Cuminum cyminum L.

Seyed Mohammad Mahdi Mortazavian; Mahdieh Arshadi Bidgoli

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, , Pages 55-68

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2023.354915.620

Abstract
  Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) is an annual, outcross plant with medicinal properties. It is adapted to arid and semi-arid regions of the world. This research aimed to evaluate genetic parameters such as GCA and genetic distance based on molecular markers and important traits for parent selection among diverse ...  Read More

Effects of Ethrel® as Ripening Treatment for Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) Pods

Vences Cuyno Valleser; Jean L Valleser

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 01 January 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2024.368679.735

Abstract
  Ethrel®, which contains ethylene, is used as a ripening treatment for fruits. However, there is no available information on its application as an artificial ripening agent for cacao pods. Hence, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of the varying ethephon concentrations (0, 1000, 2500, and 5000 ...  Read More

Effects of Supplemental Light Quality at The End of Day on Herb Production and Some Phytochemical Properties of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.)

Fahimeh Aghakarim; Hassan Sarikhani; Ali Azizi

Volume 10, Special issue (Light in horticulture) , December 2023, , Pages 66-88

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2023.354017.610

Abstract
  Increasing day length during the short photoperiod in fall and winter is a beneficial method of increasing biomass production and altering plant morphology and phytochemistry. The objective of this study was to examine the effects of light quality at the end of the day (EoD) on the growth and phytochemical ...  Read More

Effects of Postharvest Edible Coatings to Maintain Qualitative Properties and to Extend Shelf-life of Pomegranate (Punica granatum. L)

Gholamreza Malekshahi; Babak ValizadehKaji

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2021, , Pages 67-80

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2020.296297.337

Abstract
  Regardless of the low respiration rate in pomegranate fruits, it is a greatly perishable product. An alternative to maintain quality and prolong the shelf life of pomegranate fruits could be edible coatings. In the present study, three different edible coatings including: 1% chitosan, 1000 mg L-1 thymol, ...  Read More

Evaluation of Amino Chelate Applications that Reduce Symptoms of Date Palm Bunch Fading Disorder

Bahman Panahi; Bahareh Damankeshan; Mohammad Asaadi

Volume 10, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 69-76

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2022.319862.446

Abstract
  Bunch fading disorder in date palm is a serious problem in date fruit production around the world. During their growth and development, bunches of date fruit were treated with amino chelates of Mn (2 or 4 ppm), Cu (2 or 4 ppm), Zn (2 or 4 ppm), Ca (4 or 6 ppm), K (5 or 7 ppm). The effects were evaluated ...  Read More

Effects of Supplemental Light Quality and Foliar Application with Calcium on Photosynthetic Parameters and Flower Stem Strength of Cut Gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii ‘Bayadere’)

Hamidreza Roosta; Fatemeh Nili; Ali Pourkhaloee; Naser Askari

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, , Pages 69-82

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2023.356795.625

Abstract
  Photosynthetic parameters and stem strength of Gerbera jamesonii ‘Bayadere’ plants were studied after foliar application with calcium chloride (0, 0.5, 1, and 1.5 g L-1) under natural light (NL), red light LEDs (R), blue light LEDs (B) and red + blue light LEDs (RB). Chlorophyll content increased ...  Read More

Effects of Salicylic Acid on Photosynthetic Pigments, Osmolytes, and Antioxidant Enzyme Activities in White Savory (Satureja mutica Fisch.) Exposed to Various Salt Levels

Borzou Yousefi; Roya Karamian

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 01 January 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2024.365136.693

Abstract
  White savory (Satureja mutica Fisch.) is an oil-bearing plant, with applications in traditional medicine, pharmaceutical industries, and food additives in home-made dishes. The current research comprised a greenhouse experiment in factorial arrangement based on a completely randomized design (CRD). It ...  Read More

Mulberry (Morus spp) as a Plant for Building the Resilience of Smallholder Farmers During Climate Change and COVID 19 Pandemic

Chrispo Makheti Mutebi

Volume 9, Issue 1 , January 2022, , Pages 73-83

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2021.322007.460

Abstract
  Global warming and the COVID 19 pandemic have imposed a devastating effect on life all over the world. Agriculture faces daunting challenges in the coming decades due to these two issues. The aim of this review paper is to provide pertinent information on mulberry to justify its use in building the resilience ...  Read More

Applications and Effects of Phytohormones on the Flower and Fruit Development of Pineapple (Ananas comosus L.)

Vences C Valleser

Volume 10, Issue 1 , January 2023, , Pages 77-86

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2022.338125.536

Abstract
  Phytohormones are naturally-occurring substances produced by plants which promote vegetative and reproductive development and senescence. Similar to other crops, phytohormones affect the flowering and fruit development of pineapple. This writing provides an overview on the association and effects of ...  Read More

Comparative Chemical Composition of Essential Oils in Dill (Anethum graveolens L.) Ecotypes: Focus on Univariate and Factor Analysis

Mehdi Mohebodini; Karim Farmanpour-Kalalagh

Volume 8, Issue 1 , January 2021, , Pages 81-90

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2020.294658.328

Abstract
  Anethum graveolens L. is a vegetable-aromatic medicinal herb of Apiaceae family and cultivated in different parts of the world including Iran. The aim of this study was to study the chemical composition of essential oils in four Iranian dill ecotypes. The extracted essential oils compositions were different ...  Read More

Maximizing Tomato Seed Germination: Quantifying Cardinal Temperatures and Thermal Time Requirements

Bahman Jafari; Mojtaba Kordrostami; Ali Akbar Ghasemi-Soloklui

Volume 11, Issue 1 , January 2024, , Pages 83-94

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2023.351815.600

Abstract
  Seed germination is a crucial stage in the life cycle of plants. It determines their growth and reproduction success. Temperature is one of the most important environmental factors that affect seed germination. This research aimed to estimate the cardinal temperatures and the thermal time requirement ...  Read More

A Preliminary Experimental Protocol for Enhanced Tomato Callus Formation and Growth via Several Medicinal Plant Extracts

Omid Sohrabi; Abdollah Hatamzadeh; Azim Ghasemnezhad; Habibollah Samizadeh; Vahid Erfani-moghadam

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 01 January 2025

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2024.363254.677

Abstract
  Medicinal plants have been used historically for various treatments and in human nutrition. Due to their natural occurrence and biodegradability, medicinal plants can be an eco-friendly alternative to toxic chemicals such as pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides. An in-vitro experiment was conducted ...  Read More