International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology

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 

The International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology (IJHST), published by the Iranian Society for Horticultural Science, is pleased to announce that, effective July 21, 2026 (30 Tir 1405), the journal has entered into a publishing agreement and collaboration with KMAN Publication Inc.

As part of this collaboration, the following Article Processing Charges (APCs) will apply to manuscripts accepted for publication:

Article Processing Charges

For manuscripts of up to 4,000 words:

• Authors based in Iran: IRR 100,000,000 (10,000,000 Tomans)
• International authors: USD 350

For manuscripts exceeding the standard 4,000-word limit, an additional charge will apply for each additional 500 words:

• Authors based in Iran: IRR 12,500,000 (1,250,000 Tomans)
• International authors: USD 50

Discount for Members of the Iranian Society for Horticultural Science

Authors who hold an active membership in the Iranian Society for Horticultural Science are eligible for a reduction in the applicable publication fee:

• Iranian authors: 3,000,000 Tomans discount
• International authors: USD 60 discount

The applicable publication fee and any membership discount will be calculated after manuscript acceptance in accordance with the journal's publication policies.

This new collaboration with KMAN Publication Inc. is intended to further strengthen the journal's publishing infrastructure, international visibility, and services for authors and readers.

International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology
Iranian Society for Horticultural Science

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

Frequency: Quarterly

Peer Review Policy: Double Blind Peer Review

Language: English

       Open Access Journal Support 

Fig. 1. The plant pattern-recognition receptors (PRRs) recognize herbivore-associated elicitors (HAEs) to elicit plant responses against insect herbivory (Malook et al., 2022).

Fig. 2. Schematic presentation of defensive mechanism of elicitors (Meena et al., 2022).

Fig. 3. The molecular signaling model of plant response to insect herbivory (modified from Malook et al., 2022).

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