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International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology is a peer-reviewed open access multidisciplinary journal. The Journal accepts and publishes research works/articles in English that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence in all areas related to horticultural science with the ultimate goal of expanding knowledge of the subject and contributing to the existing science and literature. The Journal has planned to: (i) stimulate scientific research among horticulture scholars and scientists all around the world and (ii) provide a forum for the exchange of information and dissemination of knowledge in the horticultural science 

 

ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Hortic. Sci. Technol.

Frequency: Quarterly

Peer Review Policy: Double Blind Peer Review

Language: English

       Open Access Journal Support 

                 

Our publication ethics statement is mainly based on the Code of Conduct and Best-Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors (Committee on Publication Ethics, 2011, COPE). To see our policy in this matter please click here.  

 

 

Dear Authors, Reviewers, Editors, and Researchers,

Warmest Nuwroz greetings to all of you! As the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal for Horticultural Science and Technology (IJHST), I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for your valuable contributions. Your dedication to advancing knowledge, through your research, reviews, and editorial work, has made a significant impact on our scholarly community.

On this occasion of renewal and new beginnings, I commend your unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence.

Your expertise and passion have shaped the IJHST journal into a platform of excellence. I am grateful for your continuous support and collaborative efforts in expanding the frontiers of research. I am confident that the coming solar year will bring even greater achievements and discoveries. May Nuwroz inspire you with renewed energy and enthusiasm for your respective fields.

Thank you for being an integral part of the IJHST community. Wishing you a joyous Nuwroz and a solar year filled with fruitful collaborations and remarkable accomplishments.

With sincere appreciation,

Kourosh Vahdati

Editor-in-Chief

Research paper
Characterization of Fungal Isolates Associated with Rhizospheric Indigenous Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) from Different Plant Species in Mwea, Mitunguu, and Juja in Central Kenya

Jacinta W Muiruri; Agnes M Kavoo; Mwashasha Rashid Mwajita; Fredah K. Wanzala; Tofick Wekesa

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2025, Pages 1-16

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2024.356227.623

Abstract
  Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are associated with plant roots and exhibit beneficial impacts such as stress tolerance and nutrient and water absorption. These functions opened the door to studying other fungi associated with AMF on the root’s rhizosphere. This study aimed to characterize fungal ...  Read More
Research paper
Supplementary Pollination Effect on the Postharvest Quality of Hayward Kiwifruit during Cold Storage

Malek Ghasemi; Mohammad Ali Shiri

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2025, Pages 17-30

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2024.366876.709

Abstract
  Different four methods of supplementary pollination included as open pollination, hand pollination from male flowers of cv. Tomori, spray pollination with pure pollen and spray pollination with impure pollen (collected from the entrance of bees' nests at the time of opening kiwifruit male flowers) was ...  Read More
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Melatonin and Chitosan Coating Effects on Banana Postharvest Life and Physiological Traits

Mousa Arshad; Masoud Haghshenas

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2025, Pages 31-42

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
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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

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2025, Pages 43-58

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

Vences Cuyno Valleser; Jean L Valleser

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2025, Pages 59-68

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
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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

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2025, Pages 69-82

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
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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

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2025, Pages 83-100

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
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Improving Morphological and Physiological Parameters of Rose Flowers by Biofertilizer Application in a Hydroponic System

Mina Taghizadeh; Mohammad ali Arab; Mosa Solgi

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2025, Pages 101-114

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2024.361858.663

Abstract
  Yield quality and quantity in a hydroponic greenhouse usually relies on optimum crop root health and effective nutrient mobility. This study evaluated the effects of applying arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and biochar on different growth characteristics of commercial rose cultivars in a hydroponic cultivation ...  Read More
Research paper
Correlation Between Morphological Traits and Vigor in Plum Seedlings

Mitra Rahmati; Mehdi Rezaee

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2025, Pages 115-126

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2024.366469.707

Abstract
  Indicators for predicting the quality and vigor of fruit tree seedlings are useful if they can be easily and visually applied under different climatic regions. Considering the allometric relationships between plum seedling vigor index and morphological traits, the objective of this study was to evaluate ...  Read More
Research paper
Investigation of Natural Variation in Gas Exchange, Water Relations, and Quantum Yield among Sweet Gourd Hybrids

Rahima Khatoon; Md. Mokter Hossain; Limu Akter

Volume 12, Issue 1 , January 2025, Pages 127-144

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2024.367190.715

Abstract
  Sweet gourd (Cucurbita moschata Duch ex Poir) holds 3rd rank among the vegetables grown in Bangladesh. Salinity affects almost all growth and physiological aspects of plant development and eventually reduces yield. Salt tolerant identification among the large genetic resources and breeding population ...  Read More
Growth and Photosynthetic Performance of Calendula officinalis under Monochromatic Red Light

Sasan Aliniaeifard; Mehdi Seif; Mostafa Arab; Mahboobeh Zare Mehrjerdi; Tao Li; Oksana Lastochkina

Volume 5, Issue 1 , June 2018, , Pages 123-132

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2018.261042.248

Abstract
  Light is the driving force for plant photosynthesis. Different attributes of light (e.g. intensity, spectrum and duration) can influence plant growth and development. We studied growth and photosystem II performance ofEnglish marigold cut flowers under red (635-665 nm) and white (420-700 nm) LEDs. Although ...  Read More
Cultivation, Nutritional Value, and Health Benefits of Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus spp.): a Review

Farid Md. Hossain; Sharker Md. Numan Numan; Shaheen Akhtar

Volume 8, Issue 3 , September 2021, , Pages 259-269

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2021.311550.400

Abstract
  This review is planned to discuss the cultivation technology, nutritional values and health benefits of Dragon fruit. Dragon fruit plant has wide adaptability and grown well in slightly heavy texture soils. Plants are commonly propagated by stem cuttings. Flower buds are emerging after 15-18 months of ...  Read More
Effect of Postharvest Calcium Chloride Treatment on the Storage Life and Quality of Persimmon Fruits (Diospyros kaki Thunb.) cv. ‘Karaj’

Maryam Bagheri; Mahmood Esna-Ashari; Ahmad Ershadi

Volume 2, Issue 1 , June 2015, , Pages 15-26

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2015.54260

Abstract
  The objective of this study was to evaluate the storage life and quality of persimmon (Diospyros kaki Thunb.) fruit cv. ‘Karaj’ stored at 0°C for 4 months after postharvest calcium chloride treatment. Fruit weight loss, fruit firmness, total soluble solids, titratable acidity, total phenolic ...  Read More
Agrobacterium-Mediated Transformation of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) ‘Yousef Khani’ Using the Gus Reporter Gene

Babak Valizadeh Kaji; Ahmad Ershadi; Masoud Tohidfar

Volume 1, Issue 1 , June 2014, , Pages 31-41

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2014.35097

Abstract
  In this study, an efficient Agrobacterium-mediated transformation method was developed forpomegranate (Punica granatum L.), a difficult-to-transform plant. In vitro shoot segments wereinoculated with Agrobacterium tumefaciens strain LBA4404 harboring the binary vectorpBI121 carrying the neomycin phosphotransferase ...  Read More
Challenges and Opportunities in Tomato Production Chain and Sustainable Standards

Dennis Maina Gatahi

Volume 7, Issue 3 , September 2020, , Pages 235-262

https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2020.300818.361

Abstract
  Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is an important member of the Solanaceae family. It is mainly used as food and cash crop globally. Tomato also serves as an ornamental plant in some parts of the world. In urban areas, this crop is included in the foodscaping systems where it is grown in hanging baskets, ...  Read More
International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology

Publisher:
University of Tehran, College of Aburaihan

Editor-in-Chief:
Kourosh Vahdati

Managing Editor:
Sasan Aliniaeifard

Executive Director:
Aylar Mohammadpour Barough

Scientific Adviser:
Iranian Society for Horticultural Science

Frequency: Quarterly

Print ISSN: 2322-1461

Online ISSN: 2588-3143

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