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SESTRAS, Radu E. "Tribute to a Leading Personality of World Horticultural Science." Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca 38, no. 3 (September 30, 2010): 09–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.15835/nbha3835466.
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Following the proposal of Academic Council of Horticulture Faculty, the Senate of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca accepted nominee Professor Jules Janick for Doctor Honoris Causa award. The title was awarded in festive ceremony on September 30, 2010. Jules Janick, Professor at Purdue University has a long and distinguished career devoted to horticulture in all its facets. In horticultural research, he has made important advances including the genetics of sex determination including the synthesis of heteromorphic sex chromosomes, fireblight resistance, cleistogamy, cucurbitacins, artemisisin production, anthocyanin pigmentation, as well as in vitro metabolite production from somatic embryos and the production of synthetic seed. In crop improvement, he has been associated with the release of 21 scab-resistant apple cultivars, three pear cultivars with tolerance to fireblight, delayed-bolting arugula, crack resistant tomato, and the first release of a pelargonium cultivar from somaclonal variation. Professor Janick has made contributions to the historical aspects of horticulture and explored the relation of art and horticultural technology with special studies on the iconography of Rubus, Cucurbitaceae, and Solanaceae, opening up a new approach to the study of plant diversity, origins, cultivar evolution, and diversity. Professor Janick has been a prolific author and editor in horticulture. He was the editor of HortScience and editor of the Journal of ASHS. He is the founder and editor of both Horticultural Reviews and Plant Breeding Reviews. Since 2002 he has been the science editor of Chronica Horticulturae (ISHS). Janick has edited and produced six proceedings of New Crops symposia since 1990 that have had a deep impact on new crop information. The development of a new crop website has become a major world resource for information on crops. He is the author of the texts Horticultural Science, Plant Science: An Introduction to World Crops, and the co-editor of a series of monographs on fruit breeding. So far in his career Janick has written or edited 140 volumes, a truly prodigious achievement; he has taught numerous courses in genetics, plant breeding, and horticulture. Professor Janick has become one of the best known personalities of world horticulture. His credo has been that advances in horticulture throughout the centuries represent some of the greatest human accomplishments for the betterment of humanity.
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Asfawi, S., D. Utomo, and S. Isworo. "A comparative analysis of organic and conventional horticultural farming in the Getasan District, Semarang Indonesia." African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development 23, no. 8 (September 5, 2023): 24269–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.123.22875.
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The organic horticultural farming system is a horticultural farming technique that relies on natural materials in its production and is a sustainable agriculture, in contrast to the conventional horticultural farming system which still relies on chemicals in its production process. The purpose of this research was to compare organic and conventional horticultural farming systems in Getasan district, Semarang. This study is a cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study that employed survey methodologies. This study was conducted from July to December 2019 using a sample of 314 respondents, 90 organic horticulture farmers and 224 conventional horticulture farmers as research subjects. Research results showed that the average total additional cost of restoring soil nutrients in 100 m2 / year for organic horticulture farming was IDR. 69,958.33 less than the cost for conventional farming systems, which was IDR. 79,550.00 per 100 m2 per year, with a p-value of 0.032*. The cost of purchasing fertilizer in year / 100m2 on a conventional horticultural farm was IDR. 90,575.78, greater than the cost of organic horticulture farming which was only IDR. 73,170.38 with a p-value< 0,001*. The average yield of organic horticulture farms was somewhat higher than that of conventional farms during each growing season. The average annual income from yields in 100 m2/year for organic horticulture production was IDR 2,449,246.32, while conventional IDR. 2,369,641.10 with p-value of 0.441 although not statistically significant. The average profit per 100 m2 / year for an organic horticultural farming system was IRD. 1,549,303.42, which is greater than the profit value for a conventional horticultural farming system, which was IDR. 1,450,109.82, 959,289.06, although statistically not significant, with p-value = 0.228. The total annual production cost for the organic horticulture farming system was less than the conventional system, which was IDR 901,346.78 for the organic horticulture farming system and IDR. 921,084.17 for conventional, for every 100 m2 / year with p-value = 0.383, even though not statistically significant. Statistically, there was no significant difference in labor costs between the two agricultural systems, p-value 0.702, but descriptive analysis shows that the average labor cost per 100 m2/year for organic horticulture farming was IDR. 588,859.57, which is less than IDR. 591,760.50 for conventional horticulture farming. Based on the parameters analyzed, the outcome of this study demonstrates that the organic horticulture farming system is superior to the conventional horticultural farming system. Key words: Environmental value Fertilization costs, Cultivation profits, Labor expenses, Production costs
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Yuan, Bao-Zhong, Zhi-Long Bie, and Jie Sun. "Bibliometric Analysis of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Research Publications from Horticulture Category Based on the Web of Science." HortScience 56, no. 11 (November 2021): 1304–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci16083-21.
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Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is an economically important vegetable crop that is cultivated worldwide. The current study aimed to identify and analyze the 2030 articles and review article about cucumber research from the horticulture category of the VOS viewer Web of Science. Bibliometric data were analyzed by bibliometric science mapping and visualization tools. Articles mainly written in English (1884; 92.81%) were from 5630 authors, 80 countries or territories, and 1094 organizations; they were published in 46 journals and book series. The top five core journals are Scientia Horticulturae (337; 16.60%), HortScience (265; 13.05%), Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science (239; 11.77%), European Journal of Plant Pathology (195; 9.61%), and Horticulture Journal (Journal of the Japanese Society for Horticultural Science) (157; 7.73%). These journals each published more than 157 articles. The top five countries and regions were the United States, People’s Republic of China, Japan, South Korea, and India. The top five organizations were the University of Wisconsin, North Carolina State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture–Agricultural Research Service, Michigan State University, and Nanjing Agricultural University. The top five authors are Todd C. Wehner (Wehner, TC), Jack E. Staub (Staub, JE), Yiqun Weng, R.L. Lower, and S. Tachibana; each published more than 24 articles. All keywords used for cucumber research in the horticulture category were separated into eight clusters for different research topics. Visualizations offer exploratory information regarding the current state in a scientific field or discipline as well as indicate possible developments in the future. This review could be a valuable guide for designing future studies.
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Ebel, Roland, Esmaeil Fallahi, John L. Griffis, Dilip Nandwani, Donielle Nolan, Ross H. Penhallegon, and Mary Rogers. "Urban Horticulture, from Local Initiatives to Global Success Stories." HortTechnology 30, no. 1 (February 2020): 4–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/horttech04525-19.
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Urban horticulture describes economically viable horticultural production activities conducted in a city or suburb. It is a growing segment of horticulture in the United States as well as in developing countries, where the enormous growth of megalopolis is not backed by a simultaneous increase of farmland or agricultural productivity. Today, urban horticulture includes food sovereignty in underprivileged neighborhoods, increased availability of vegetables and fruits in big cities, healthy and diverse diets, improved food safety, low transportation costs, efficient resource use, and the mitigation of environmental impacts of horticultural production such as the emission of greenhouse gases. The workshop “Urban horticulture: From local initiatives to global success stories,” held at the 2018 American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) conference in Washington, DC, featured present and historical success stories of urban horticulture from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the United States.
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Kwack, Hye Ran, and Paula Diane Relf. "Current Status of Human Issues in Horticulture in Korea." HortTechnology 12, no. 3 (January 2002): 415–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/horttech.12.3.415.
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As the level of urbanization has increased, many people in Korea have begun to recognize the beneficial effects of plants in our immediate surroundings and involvement in horticultural activities. Today, an increasing number of Koreans attempt to improve the quality of life and enhance educational effectiveness through horticultural activities. Kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high schools have initiated garden-based programs. Some universities include courses focusing on horticulture applications to human well-being in their regular graduate programs or in their social education curricula. A few general hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, and rehabilitation centers have begun applying horticulture as a means of treatment. Most of the research articles in Korea on various aspects of human issues in horticulture have been published since the foundation of two academic societies, the Korean Horticultural Therapy Association and the Korean Society for Plants, People, and Environment. These articles are primarily focused on the areas of school gardening, healing gardens, and psychological or physiological effects of horticultural activities. For the future development of human issues in horticulture in Korea, several areas need to be enhanced including: interdisciplinary studies of horticulture and social education; development of different skills, techniques,and scales to validate the effects of horticultural therapy, healing gardens, and gardening as a teaching tool in public education; and an organization empowered to certify horticultural therapists.
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Hughes, Harrison G., and James E. Klett. "Accommodating Change in a Diverse Horticulture Curriculum." HortScience 31, no. 4 (August 1996): 694b—694. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.31.4.694b.
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The Dept. of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture offers majors in Horticulture with four concentrations (Floriculture, Horticultural Business Management, Horticultural Food Crops, and Horticultural Science) and Landscape Horticulture with three concentrations (Landscape Design and Construction, Nursery and Landscape Management, and Turf Management). A third major in Landscape Architecture is also offered. The department maintained the concentrations in past years of low enrollment by switching courses to alternate years, dropping nonmajor courses, and through hiring part-time staff. Currently, increasing enrollments, with limited additional funding and the need for broadened general requirements, increased career guidance, and capstone courses have increased pressures on consolidation of concentrations. Faculty have refocused senior courses to create capstone courses in several concentrations, moved the senior seminar to sophomore status for career enhancement, and are currently discussing other options.
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Hershey, David R. "Fraud, Sloppiness, and Mistakes in Horticultural Science." HortScience 24, no. 4 (August 1989): 540. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.24.4.540a.
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Abstract It is hoped that Science Editor Lipton’s opinion [ASHS Newsletter 5(2):1–2] that horticultural research publications are free of fraud is correct, as fraud is typically very difficult to prove and there are considerable pressures to “publish or perish”, even in horticulture. Unfortunately, a type of fraud seems widespread in commercial horticulture in the form of “miraculous” claims for horticultural products, such as fertilizers and biocatalysts. This type of fraud reflects badly on horticultural science; therefore, horticultural scientists have a duty to conduct research that tests such claims.
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Mita, S., and T. Hayashi. "Horticultural medicine toward integrated medicine beyond horticultural therapy or therapeutic horticulture." Acta Horticulturae, no. 1356 (December 2022): 359–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2022.1356.44.
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Flagler, Joel. "HORTICULTURAL THERAPY." HortScience 25, no. 9 (September 1990): 1175c—1175. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.25.9.1175c.
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It has been observed that the process of horticulture can help to heal physical, mental, and social disabilities. Professionally trained horticultural therapists prescribe and administer planting and gardening activities to provide benefits to people of all ages and abilities. Horticultural therapy programs are now commonplace in hospitals, geriatric centers, schools, rehabilitation facilities, community gardens and prisons. One common goal in all of these programs is to help heal, teach and retrain individuals through the use of plants.As a result of repeated successes, horticulture is being widely accepted as an effective therapeutic tool. Research is underway to measure the effectiveness of horticultural therapy in clinical and correctional settings. Databases are being developed to document and substantiate the beneficial effects of horticulture on human well-being. With such research results we can better understand the value of horticultural therapy in the recovery and rehabilitation processes.
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Syafi'i, Ahmad. "Analisis Strategi Pengembangan Unit Pelaksana Teknis Pengembangan Benih Holtikultura di Lingkungan Dinas Pertanian Provinsi Jawa Timur." Journal of Community Service and Society Empowerment 2, no. 02 (April 23, 2024): 256–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.59653/jcsse.v2i02.791.
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This research aims to carry out a strategic analysis of the development of the Seed Development Technical Implementation Unit within the East Java Province Agricultural Service. The results of the SWOT Analysis and General Electric (GE) analysis show that the Technical Implementation Unit for Horticultural Seed Development (UPT PB Horticulture) has strengths and challenges in industrial competition. Horizontal and vertically integrated development strategies are need to overcome competitive challenges and utilize existing strengths. Internal and external integration, together with intensive and diversification strategies, will strengthen UPT PB Horticulture's position in the horticulture industry, increase competitiveness, and achieve sustainable growth. Strategic suggestions include focusing on product varieties that are in demand in the market, revitalizing production infrastructure, developing processed products through partnerships, appropriate production scheduling, improving HR management, increasing access to capital, partnerships for market development, investing in modern production infrastructure, and improving marketing. , promotion, and distribution. Appropriate production scheduling strategies and market analysis are need to overcome the obstacles faced.
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Pritts, Marvin P. "Hands-on Horticulture: A Course for Building Enrollments in Plant Science Courses." HortTechnology 27, no. 5 (October 2017): 704–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/horttech03820-17.
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A course was developed at Cornell University for the purpose of attracting nonmajors from across the university, instilling in them an appreciation for horticulture and then encouraging them to take additional horticulture and plant science courses. The course incorporates many engaging and interesting horticultural activities, with scientific concepts and horticultural techniques conveyed almost exclusively through hands-on instruction using the campus as a laboratory. Experiential learning and culinary experiences are key components of the course. Student evaluations are very high (5-year average of 4.94/5.00 with five representing “excellent”), and the class fills to capacity each spring semester with diverse students from across campus. Enrollment in other horticulture classes has increased since the course has been offered. Forty-three percent of students who took Hands-On Horticulture as a freshman, sophomore, or junior subsequently enrolled in at least one other plant science course. Participating horticulture faculty also find the class to be fertile ground for recruiting research and field assistants. Students report an increase in well-being and reduction in stress while taking the course, and write about how their worldview has changed after the course experience. This class has allowed students to discover or rediscover their role and connection to nature while simultaneously providing them horticultural skills and understanding of scientific principles.
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Janick, Jules, and Irwin L. Goldman. "Horticulture, Horticultural Science, and 100 Years of ASHS." HortScience 38, no. 5 (August 2003): 883–900. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.38.5.883.
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Rice, Robert P., and Laura Williams Rice. "Status of Horticulture in the Developing Countries of Southern Africa." HortScience 23, no. 6 (December 1988): 965–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.23.6.965.
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Abstract Horticulture has not been a priority in the agricultural development plans of southern Africa. Large advances have been made in the production of staple crops while horticultural production stagnated or declined. Governments in the Southern Africa Development Coordination Council (SADCC) region are now beginning to consider horticulture as a tool in improving nutrition, the income of their people, and national foreign exchange earnings. A number of constraints exist, however, including attitude, transport, postharvest handling, lack of horticulturists, seed and plant shortages, and poor communication. The potential of horticulture in the region is great if the governments and people of the region can meet the challenges of developing the horticultural industry.
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Janbandhu, Mohit Shalikram, Akshay Mehta, Shreedhar Beese, Shivam Kumar Pandey, Barinderjit Singh, Abhimanyu Patel, and Budhesh Pratap Singh. "Advances and Emerging Trends in Horticultural Production and Management." Journal of Experimental Agriculture International 46, no. 3 (February 17, 2024): 47–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i32325.
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Horticulture plays a vital role in global food and nutritional security. This review covers recent advances and emerging trends across various facets of horticultural production and management. Key focus areas include protected cultivation, precision agriculture, new cultivar development, innovations in propagation and breeding, micro irrigation systems, nanotechnology applications, and integrated pest management. The potential of advanced technologies like automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, and genetics in transforming horticulture is discussed. Challenges for sustainable intensification of horticultural systems are examined. The review highlights how cutting-edge sciences, digital integration, and ecological approaches will shape the future of horticulture with more productive, efficient, and climate-resilient production.
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Bird, Kimon T. "AN INTRODUCTION TO MARINE HORTICULTURE." HortScience 28, no. 5 (May 1993): 526b—526. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.28.5.526b.
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We can think of marine horticulture as the production of specialty crops just as in conventional horticulture. Certain marine algae provide foods and have been cultivated for centuries. Ornamental marine plants find their way into the recreational and display aquarium market. Some are now used for landscaping. There is a large market in the U.S. for marine plants needed for environmental technologies. Marine botanists use a number of horticultural and biotechnological methods to provide steady supplies of these plants. Marine plant germplasm may also find future use in U.S. agronomy and horticulture. This paper will review these current uses and possible future applications of marine plants in horticulture.
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Balbach, Margaret. "RECRUITING STUDENTS BY MARKETING HORTICULTURE." HortScience 26, no. 6 (June 1991): 793B—793. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.26.6.793b.
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Introductory Horticulture at Illinois State University is approved for inclusion in the University Studies Program. This program is comprised of courses whose content is considered of general importance to the educated layperson, rather than to the specialist in the field. Departments may use the University Studies Program as a means of attracting students to the field. This has been done with fair success with Introductory Horticulture. Because the course must provide personal enrichment, be broad in scope, offer a systematic design for further learning, and assure a breadth of knowledge and understanding, this course has been designed to focus on the economies of the various horticultural industries, how they are related to the socioeconomic history of the various regions of the country and how the marketing of horticultural products and enterprises affects the personal life of individuals. Acceptance of this approach has been two-fold: first: student evaluations are positive, a steady enrollment has been maintained, and the course has steadily provided 10% to 15% of new Horticulture students, and second: the University Studies review committee has twice affirmed the “tenure” of Introductory Horticulture in spite of increasingly stringent guidelines that discourage many traditional science courses.
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Kaur, Bas, Subhash Chander, Satpal Baloda, Ashok Kumar Godara, Sahil Boora, and Manisha k. "Attitude of Farmers Toward National Horticulture Mission in Haryana." Indian Journal of Extension Education 59, no. 1 (2023): 162–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.48165/ijee.2023.59135.
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The majority of people in India are dependent directly or indirectly on agricultural sector, which is the country’s largest economic sector. In 2005–06, the Indian government introduced the National Horticulture Mission, a program for the comprehensive development of horticulture, in recognition of the incredible potential of horticulture to promote the expansion of Indian agriculture. The present study was undertaken in the year 2022 to assess the attitude of beneficiary’s farmers towards National Horticulture Mission in Sirsa and Karnal districts of Haryana. A total of 120 farmers were personally interviewed for the purpose of the study and revealed that 43.33 per cent of the respondents had a favourable attitude towards NHM. The type of family, size of horticultural land holding and their socio-economic status, level of education, size of land holding, annual income from horticulture crops, annual family income, mass media exposure had significant association with attitude towards NHM. Establishment of proper cold storage facilities for perishable horticultural crops and more efficient system for diffusion of information to the farmers so that they can adopt new practice efficiently is recommended.
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Kesavalu, K., R. Asokan, and A. Abdul Raheem. "Horticulture Scenario in Tamilnadu: Progress and Constraints." Shanlax International Journal of Economics 9, no. 3 (June 1, 2021): 29–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.34293/economics.v9i3.3972.
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Horticulture is now acknowledged as being a vital driver for economic development, poverty reduction and enhanced nutrition for populations in developing countries. Tamil Nadu is one of the foremost horticulture States in India, contributing 7.7 percent to the national horticultural production with 5.7 percent of the national level area. The horticultural crops contain the remarkable potential for export earnings within the State. Cardamom and pepper are important species of Tamil Nadu; Plantation crops of Tamil Nadu are coffee and tea, and that they are traditionally exporting products. Flowers have small areas in Tamil Nadu, but the price of production per hectare is substantial. Palmarosa and indigo are cultivated in negligibly small rooms, mostly for export. Therefore, this paper examines the progress, problems and constraints of the horticulture scenario in Tamilnadu.
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Nunez, Gerardo H., Neil O. Anderson, Christopher S. Imler, Laura Irish, Chad T. Miller, and Mariana Neves da Silva. "Workshop Proceedings: Going Beyond Zoom --- Tips and Tricks for Teaching Horticulture Online." HortTechnology 32, no. 4 (August 2022): 325–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/horttech05037-22.
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During the 2021 American Society for Horticultural Science annual conference, the Teaching Methods Professional Interest Group hosted the workshop “Going beyond Zoom: Tips and tricks for teaching horticulture online.” This workshop provided a forum for the dissemination of tools, materials, and approaches used to facilitate active learning in horticulture courses. Here we summarize the topics presented in the workshop as a resource for current and future horticulture instructors.
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Mattson*, Richard H., Eunhee Kim, Gary E. Marlowe, and Jimmy D. Nicholson. "Horticultural Therapy Improves Vocational Skills, Self-esteem, and Environmental Awareness of Criminal Offenders in a Community Corrections Setting." HortScience 39, no. 4 (July 2004): 837D—837. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.39.4.837d.
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At the Lamar County Adult Probation Program in Paris, Texas, a three-year study (Spring 2001-Fall 2003) involving 376 probationers was conducted to investigate the rehabilitative effects on probationers of a horticulture vocational training program. Data were collected on 189 adults who were randomly assigned to a horticulture group doing greenhouse plant production and vegetable gardening activities. The horticulture group was compared with 187 adults who were in a non-horticulture community service group doing trash clean-up and janitorial work. Within the horticulture group, significant improvement occurred in horticultural knowledge (KSU General and Specific Horticulture Exams), self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale), and environmental awareness (Environmental Response Inventory). These changes did not occur within the non-horticulture community service group. Future research will examine recidivism rates and vocational placements of probationers from both groups.
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Childers, Norman F. "Is There a Crisis Developing in Horticulture?" HortScience 21, no. 1 (February 1986): 8–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.21.1.8.
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Abstract Horticultural departments at land-grant universities are graduating fewer and fewer students with the technical and practical knowledge needed to serve and lead the horticultural industry. Professionally trained horticulturists are becoming difficult to find. Too many MS and PhD “horticulturists” today know little horticulture. Retiring horticulturists or those leaving for other reasons are being replaced by pure scientists from fields other than horticulture. Grower-oriented research and student teaching are losing priority to “high-tech” research funded and guided by federal and outside grants. Horticultural courses are being dropped or not taught due to lack of teachers and/or students. Professionally written horticultural texts are becoming scarce or outdated. Extension personnel are being brought on campus to teach production courses or the basic scientists may be asked to teach these courses for which they have had little or no training or experience. Many experienced extension personnel are retiring early or leaving their jobs for private consulting.
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Angle, Tamara, Jamie M. Arnold, and J. Benton Storey. "CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS IN HORTICULTURE." HortScience 27, no. 6 (June 1992): 648c—648. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.27.6.648c.
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Evidence of professional competence is needed for those whose activities affect the well-being of the general public. Graduates of BS and MS programs in horticulture are not distinguishable from self styled individuals who assume the title of “Horticulturist” without earning it. Certification of horticultural graduates is the first step in gaining a recognition for the Horticultural Profession. ASHS has established a Certified Professional Horticultural Sub-Board of the American Registry of Certified Professionals in Agronomy, Crops and Soils (ARCPACS). Professional core requirements include courses horticultural crop management, pest management, soil science, plant physiology, botany, chemistry, and genetics. Supporting core courses include math, communication skills, and horticultural specialization courses. Applications from individual horticultural graduates will soon be accepted. Details of the curriculum, continuing education, ethics, and other eligibility requirements will be detailed.
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Garton, Stephen. "1052 AN ASSESSMENT OF THE APPLICATIONS OF PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY IN HORTICULTURE." HortScience 29, no. 5 (May 1994): 579c—579. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.29.5.579c.
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The applications of plant biotechnology in horticulture have been driven by an assortment of biological, economic and sociological factors such as plant health, vigor and uniformity, product quality, cost of propagule, productivity, cost effectiveness, and ethical and environmental concerns. As the potential of biotechnology to impact horticulture continues to grow, it empowers professional horticultural scientists to become knowledgeable about the development of biotechnology and to critically evaluate the possible impacts of future applications in horticultural crops. Current applications and trends in biotechnology will be reviewed and critically assessed.
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Mataa, M. "Review of Options for Horticultural Research and Development: A Case of Zambia." Journal of Sustainable Development 14, no. 6 (October 23, 2021): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jsd.v14n6p1.
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This review focused on horticultural development as a key economic subsector sector. Although practiced by more than 60 % of the population, agriculture and horticulture largely remain small scale in Zambia. Partly due to the relatively high income generation potential of commodities, the horticultural sector holds immense potential to make significant contribution to the poverty reduction. It has been estimated that since 1960, worldwide demand for fresh produce has more than doubled compared to a 20 % increase in demand for cereals. However, in Africa per capita supply of fresh produce has been declining since 1970. The key challenge therefore remains how to expand horticultural production in a manner that is sustainable and beneficial to all players throughout the food system. A vision of ‘An efficient and dynamic horticulture sector responsive to changing needs of society’ is advanced. This article reviews the emergence of horticulture sub sector contributing significantly to the agricultural GDP and poverty reduction, outlines its limitations and explores options for improving the sector. While the traditional biotic and abiotic approaches are the primary focus (improved research and development to drive production, and reduce postharvest losses), emerging challenges such as globalization, and climate change are considered. The findings suggest poor production technologies, limited crop varietal choices, high postharvest loses and inadequate marketing infrastructure and low smallholder participation horticultural markets contributing to overall poor sector performance. To achieve sustained and environmentally safe horticultural performance there is need to establish effective linkages, networks and partnerships among different players throughout the horticulture value and supply chains, both from private and public sectors.
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Lineberger, R. Daniel, Paul Sittler, Ernie Frank, and Sam Cotner. "DELIVERING HORTICULTURAL INFORMATION VIA THE INTERNET ON A MOSAIC-BASED INFORMATION SERVER." HortScience 30, no. 3 (June 1995): 444d—444. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.30.3.444d.
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Aggie Horticulture (http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu) is the information server of the Texas horticulture program. Contents include information of interest to Texas A&M students and faculty, faculty members at other universities, extension programs at the state and county level, members of the horticultural industries, and the consuming public. Aggie Horticulture is a registered server on the World Wide Web that can be accessed by any networked computer on the Internet that is running “browser” software such as Mosaic or Netscape. Modem access is gained using Internet connections provided through PPP or SLIP connections. Web browsers will change dramatically the way extension provides information to horticultural industries and the consuming public. Techniques for organizing a server and the challenges associated with maintaining a server for world access are discussed.
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Chandran, Sarankumar, Valarmathi Muthu, Tharshenee Umapathy, Sowmiya Jayakumar, and Sindhuja Chokkalingam. "CRISPR / Cas 9 assisted genome editing technology for the improvement of Horticultural crops." Journal of Phytopharmacology 12, no. 2 (April 30, 2023): 127–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.31254/phyto.2023.12110.
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Horticultural crops produce a wide range of useful goods for humans. There has been an increase in research focus on horticulture crop enhancement, particularly in terms of production and quality. The use of genome editing to enhance horticulture crops has seen a sharp rise in recent years due to the advancement and benefits of genome-editing technology. Here, we provide a brief overview of the various genome-editing techniques applied in horticulture research, with a particular emphasis on CRISPR/CRISPR-associated 9 (Cas9)-mediated genome editing. We also provide an overview of recent developments in the use of genome editing to enhance horticulture crops. Breeding and the rapidly growing field of genome editing will significantly boost the quantity and quality of horticulture crops.
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Daniel, Melvin A., Raveendar Sebastin, Ju-Kyung Yu, Maria Packiam Soosaimanickam, and Jong Wook Chung. "Enhancing Horticultural Crops through Genome Editing: Applications, Benefits, and Considerations." Horticulturae 9, no. 8 (August 3, 2023): 884. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9080884.
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Genome editing has emerged as a powerful tool for accelerating crop improvement in horticultural crops by enabling precise modifications to their genetic makeup. This review provides an in-depth exploration of the applications, methodologies, and potential impacts of genome editing in horticulture. The review focuses on three major genome editing tools in horticulture, CRISPR-Cas9, TALENs, and ZFNs. The underlying mechanisms, applications, and potential challenges associated with each tool are discussed in detail. CRISPR-Cas9, being a versatile and widely used system, has the potential to enhance traits such as disease resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, nutritional content, and yield in horticultural crops. TALENs and ZFNs, although less commonly used, offer alternative options for targeted DNA modifications, and have demonstrated success in specific applications. We emphasize the potential benefits of genome editing in horticulture, including improved crop productivity, quality, and nutritional value. However, challenges such as off-target effects, delivery methods, and regulatory frameworks need to be addressed for the full realization of this technology’s potential. This review serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders, providing insights into the opportunities and complexities associated with harnessing genome editing for enhanced traits in horticultural crops. By navigating these challenges, genome editing can contribute to sustainable advancements in horticulture, benefiting both producers and consumers worldwide.
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Sani, La Ode Arsad, Harapin Hafid, Laode Muh Munadi, and Ahmad Doni. "Comparative Income Combination of Farming and Cattle Bali in Palangga Subdistrict South Konawe Regency." Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Peternakan 32, no. 1 (April 1, 2022): 35–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.21776/ub.jiip.2022.032.01.04.
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The research aims to determine the income of cattle business combined with horticultural farming and palawija in April-June 2020 in Palangga District, South Konawe Regency. The location determination method is purposive, where there are farmers with horticulture and palawija farming. Respondents in the study were 40 farmers. The data is analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively to compare cattle income, horticulture, and palawija. The results showed that the average income of livestock business amounted to Rp. 8.779.500/year and horticultural and palawija farming Rp. 18.889.950/year, Bali cattle business income combined horticultural farming of Rp. 20.931.200/year and Bali cattle business combined palawija farming of Rp. 6.738.250/year.
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Airhart, Douglas L., and John Tristan. "Horticultural Therapy for Special Education Students." HortScience 22, no. 6 (December 1987): 1332. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.22.6.1332.
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Abstract Horticultural Therapy (HT) is a dynamic and expanding profession (3) using plants during the training or rehabilitation of persons with mental or physical disabilities (1, 4). Although it is an old concept (5), only recently has horticulture become recognized as a therapeutic treatment for patients (7). The special feature of HT is adapting horticultural activities to therapeutic goals (2). Traditional horticulture strives to produce healthy plants, whereas, in HT, plants may be allowed to die if this meets a client's needs. This Note describes the structure of one HT program that was used with very positive results.
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LaSota, Leo R., and Sheryl D. Soares. "Education to a Degree: The Proliferation of Curriculum Options in Undergraduate Horticulture." HortScience 21, no. 3 (June 1986): 538–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.21.3.538.
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Abstract The demands placed by institutions, departments, courses, and instructors on undergraduate horticulture majors have been justified as necessary to prepare students for careers in horticulture. This unanimity of general purpose is not paralleled by agreement on the specific means to achieve educational goals. Ballinger (2) questioned the adequacy of practical training for horticultural majors. Merritt (4) saw program innovation as lagging behind changing career requirements. Some (5) argue for greater standardization in horticulture education; others (6) oppose a rigid curriculum structure.
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McCrimmon, James N. "Pre- and Post-course Assessment of Knowledge by Students in an Introductory Horticulture Course." HortScience 41, no. 4 (July 2006): 974B—974. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.41.4.974b.
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The Introduction to Horticulture course in the Department of Agriculture at Southeast Missouri State Univ. provides an overview of the principles of various horticulture crops. It is a lower-level course comprised primarily of freshmen and sophomores. Although many of the students that take the course are majors in the horticulture option, there are some students taking the course that are not horticulture majors, since the course is a requirement for all majors in the department. The objective of this study was to have students assess their knowledge of various types of horticultural plants before and after the course. During the first day of class, a pre-course student profile and survey was given to each student in order to determine their background and to assess their knowledge of certain horticultural plants. They were asked their knowledge of these topics; and, they rated their knowledge as follows: excellent, good, average, fair, or poor. Throughout the semester, these topics and plants were discussed or demonstrated in either the lecture or the laboratory. At the end of the semester, students were given a post-course survey to assess their knowledge of the same topics and horticultural plants which they rated their knowledge of the first day of class. Comparisons between pre- and post-course student assessment of their knowledge of topics and plants will be discussed.
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Olkhovska, Alla, and Liliya Levchenko. "Experimental study of the impact of using hybride machine translation engines on the quality of translation of texts in the field of ornamental horticulture." 98, no. 98 (December 25, 2023): 48–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.26565/2786-5312-2023-98-06.
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The article is devoted to the study of the impact of using hybrid machine translation engines (Onlinedoctranslator and DeepL Translate) on the quality of translation of texts in the field of ornamental horticulture. Within our experimental study the quality of translation was determined by the number of errors and quality of rendering horticultural terminology. Machine translation is gradually evolving, the market is extremely active and proposes many new engines uniting most promising algorithms, but it is important to determine the effectiveness of hybrid machine translation engines in translating texts of various fields, especially in the field of ornamental horticulture. In the course of conducting our research, we formulated a research hypothesis, selected a text in the field of ornamental horticulture rich in horticultural terminology and consisting of more than 30.000 printed characters without spaces, compiled a bilingual glossary based on the selected text, consisting of 200 terminological units, selected machine translation engines (Onlinedoctranslator and DeepL) and the procedure of evaluating errors, having distinguished three main types of mistakes, analyzed translated texts in terms of general quality and in terms of transferring horticultural terminology, processed the experimental data, represented the results in the form of tables providing an expert assessment of the empirical data and formulated conclusions. In the process of conducting the experiment, the hypothesis formulated at the beginning of the research was confirmed: different hybrid machine translation engines offer translations of the same text in the field of ornamental horticulture of varying quality, which we tracked by determining the overall percentage of errors in each translation performed, as well as by calculating the percentage of correct transferring of horticultural terminology. According to both indicators, DeepL showed the best results, and therefore it is advisable to recommend it for translating texts in the field of ornamental horticulture.
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Fountain, William M. "The National Junior Horticultural Association: Serving Youth and Horticulture." HortScience 26, no. 5 (May 1991): 454–615. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.26.5.454.
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Hodges, Alan W., and John J. Haydu. "Economic Impact of Florida's Environmental Horticulture Industry." Journal of Environmental Horticulture 18, no. 3 (September 1, 2000): 123–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.24266/0738-2898-18.3.123.
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Abstract The economic impact of Florida's environmental horticulture industry in 1997 was estimated based on a telephone survey of wholesale plant nurseries, horticultural retailers, and landscape service firms. Sales of ornamental plants and related horticultural goods and services by the production, retail, and service sectors were estimated at $1.46 billion (B), $1.75B, and $2.70B, respectively. Domestic and international exports of horticultural products and services from Florida amounted to $659 million (M). Economic multiplier effects of commercial activity associated with purchased inputs from other industries and personal consumption expenditures by employees were estimated with an input-output model. Regional impacts of the wholesale nursery sector were also estimated separately for seven areas of the state. Economic impacts of Florida's environmental horticulture industry included total value added of $5.42B and employment of 187,000 people. These impacts are greater than for any other sector of agriculture and associated manufacturing in Florida, including the large fruit and vegetable industry.
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Fountain, William M., and Robert Renner. "The National Junior Horticultural Association-Developing Horticultural Skills and Knowledge through the Horticulture Contest." HortScience 27, no. 9 (September 1992): 950–1067. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.27.9.950.
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Fallahi, Esmaeil. "Horticulture in Iran Can Be an Alternative to Petroleum and a Major Source of International Business with Unique Potential and Challenges." HortScience 52, no. 9 (September 2017): 1145–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci12080-17.
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The art and science of horticulture and horticultural crops are integral parts of Iranian’s rich and ancient culture and modern economy. Many deciduous fruit, flowers, and vegetables are native to Iran (Persia), and from there, they were distributed to the rest of the world through the Silk Road established by the Achaemenid, the Royal Pars Dynasty. Variations in climate and presence of numerous mountains, lakes, rivers, and natural springs have created a unique country capable of producing all types of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Apples and other deciduous fruits are commercially produced in mountain ranges of Alborz and Zagrous and in many central provinces of Iran. The Caspian Sea area in the north of Iran is one of the most unique regions in the world where mild Mediterranean climate meshed with the adjacent Alborz mountain ranges has created a home to numerous species of edible horticultural plants, ranging from tea to cherries and pomegranates. Pistachio, olive, citrus, banana, and date are produced in Kerman, Fars, and Khuzestan regions. However, the Iranian horticultural industry faces many challenges, including global and regional political issues. Although some attempt has been made to preserve invaluable germplasm, a large number of native fruits, vegetables, and flowers are becoming extinct. Postharvest transportation and storage of horticultural crops is one of the most important issues facing Iranian horticulture. The future of horticulture in Iran can potentially be bright, and horticultural products have the potential to replace the oil income after reserves disappear, particularly if peace prevails in the region.
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Compton, Michael E. "418 Results of an Ornamental Horticulture Survey Conducted at High Schools in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin." HortScience 35, no. 3 (June 2000): 465C—465. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.35.3.465c.
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Fifty high schools were surveyed in northwestern Illinois, northeastern Iowa, southeastern Minnesota, and Wisconsin to determine the number of students interested in pursuing a horticulture degree at a 4-year university. Students were asked several questions pertaining to horticulture. About 45% of our surveys were returned. Of the 451 surveys received, about 47% of the high school freshman, sophomore, junior, and seniors indicated that they were interested in horticulture. About 41% of the students interested in horticulture wanted to work in landscaping, 20% greenhouse, 14% florist shop, and 7% in turfgrass management. About 70% of the students indicated that they wanted to own and operate their own horticultural business. Almost 53% of the students indicated that they would prefer an emphasis/minor in Agribusiness or Business Administration compared to plant and soil science (19%), biotechnology (14%), plant breeding and genetics (13%), or comprehensive horticulture (1%) in combination with their horticulture degree. The above information was used by our School of Agriculture and Depts. of Biology and Business and Accounting to develop a major in Ornamental Horticulture.
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Sharma, Anwesha, Shivam Kumar, Anand Singh, Sunil Kumar, Saurabh, Harish Chandra Yadav, Sanjay Hazarika, and Rokibul Hasan. "Exploring the Role of Robotic Automation in Climate Vulnerability Mitigation: Towards Sustainable Horticulture." International Journal of Environment and Climate Change 14, no. 2 (January 30, 2024): 6–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i23914.
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This paper investigates the potential of robotic automation in addressing climate vulnerability within the context of horticulture. As climate change intensifies, horticultural systems face increasing challenges, impacting crop yields, resource management, and environmental sustainability. The paper delves into the concept of leveraging robotic automation as an innovative solution to mitigate climate vulnerabilities in horticulture. It explores the benefits and challenges associated with the integration of robotic technologies in agricultural practices. By examining case studies and emerging trends, the paper highlights how robotic automation can contribute to sustainable horticulture practices. Ultimately, the study emphasizes the importance of aligning technological advancements with environmental resilience, paving the way for a more resilient and sustainable future for horticulture.
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Meyer, Mary H., Douglas Needham, John Dole, Brain Trader, Jennifer Fox, Marnie Conley, Michael Neff, and Jean Shaw. "Importance of Horticulture and Perception as a Career." HortTechnology 26, no. 2 (April 2016): 114–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/horttech.26.2.114.
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The American Society for Horticultural Science (Alexandria, VA) and Longwood Gardens (Kennett Square, PA) engaged FleishmanHillard (FH, Washington, DC), a nationally recognized communications and marketing firm, to conduct research with internal and external audiences to determine the public perception of horticulture and careers in horticulture. Through stakeholder focus groups and general public online and phone surveys, the importance of horticulture, career perceptions, and the need for the promotion of horticulture were examined. Students, faculty, industry, and administrators in horticulture have a broad understanding of the field, much more than the public, especially young, ethnically diverse, and lower income participants. Although lack of public awareness is one of the biggest challenges in horticulture, it is also its greatest opportunity. Sixty-five percent of all phone survey participants as compared with 41% of 18–24 years old revealed a general awareness of the word horticulture. General public found agreement (48% to 59%) with four statements about the essential, universal, and invaluable worth of horticulture; however, strong agreement was less, ranging from 26% to 46%. Only 26% of respondents felt strong agreement with the statement, “Horticulture is a diverse area of study, and it offers viable, fulfilling, and respected career paths that I would recommend to others.” The research found strong stakeholder support for a national promotion of horticulture.
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Affolter, James M. "Horticultural Science and Rare Plant Conservation." HortScience 31, no. 4 (August 1996): 594d—594. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.31.4.594d.
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Horticultural science has an essential role to play in the conservation of rare plants, but to date, most horticultural research in this field has taken place on an informal rather than experimental basis. Plant conservation as a scientific and practical discipline would benefit greatly from applying the more rigorous approach characteristic of commodity-oriented horticultural research. In turn, the profession of horticultural science has a great deal to gain by participating more actively in plant conservation programs. Benefits include an influx of new ideas, new people, and new resources. Some of the traditional research fields within horticulture that are directly relevant to rare plant conservation include: seed technology, propagation and tissue culture, nutrition, growth regulation, soil management, and protection from pests and diseases. Three case studies illustrate various ways in which the theory, technology, and knowledge base of horticulture can be applied to plant conservation. They include the rare plant propagation program at Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Fla.; mountain meadow revegetation projects in Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks in Washington; and research activities of the recently established Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance.
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Archbold, Douglas D. "Special Issue: Feature Papers 2020." Horticulturae 7, no. 6 (May 21, 2021): 121. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae7060121.
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Santosa, Eko Purwo, Muhammad Firdaus, and Tanti Novianti. "DAYASAING KOMODITAS HORTIKULTURA NEGARA BERKEMBANG DAN NEGARA MAJU DI PASAR INTERNASIONAL." JURNAL EKONOMI DAN KEBIJAKAN PEMBANGUNAN 5, no. 2 (July 31, 2018): 68–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.29244/jekp.5.2.2016.68-86.
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Horticulture is one of the agricultural sub-sector consisting of vegetables, fruits, biofarmaka mplants (medicinal plants) and floriculture (ornamentals) became one of the commodities subject of international trade, which the demand is increasing in line with increasing household income and growth population. During the period 2005-2014, the average growth value of horticultural exports of developing countries amounted to 69,81 percent higher than the average growth of exports in developed countries as big as 40,78 percent. The global trading of horticulture is faced with price volatility and trade barriers problems. In addition, the increasing demand of these commodities also in line with the increase in household incomes and population growth. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the competitiveness of horticulture commodities in the international market and the factors that influence trade flow. The results of Export Product Dynamic (EPD) show that there are two horticultural export commodity that has dynamic market position in world market, there are bananas (HS.080300) and pineapples (HS.080430). Generally, the panel data analysis results show that prices, trade barriers, population, real GDP per capita, economic distances, and real exchange rates significantly affect export volumes. Keywords: Competitiveness, Exports, Horticulture, Gravity model
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Santosa, Eko Purwo, Muhammad Firdaus, and Tanti Novianti. "DAYASAING KOMODITAS HORTIKULTURA NEGARA BERKEMBANG DAN NEGARA MAJU DI PASAR INTERNASIONAL." JURNAL EKONOMI DAN KEBIJAKAN PEMBANGUNAN 5, no. 2 (July 31, 2018): 68–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.29244/jekp.5.2.68-86.
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Horticulture is one of the agricultural sub-sector consisting of vegetables, fruits, biofarmaka mplants (medicinal plants) and floriculture (ornamentals) became one of the commodities subject of international trade, which the demand is increasing in line with increasing household income and growth population. During the period 2005-2014, the average growth value of horticultural exports of developing countries amounted to 69,81 percent higher than the average growth of exports in developed countries as big as 40,78 percent. The global trading of horticulture is faced with price volatility and trade barriers problems. In addition, the increasing demand of these commodities also in line with the increase in household incomes and population growth. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the competitiveness of horticulture commodities in the international market and the factors that influence trade flow. The results of Export Product Dynamic (EPD) show that there are two horticultural export commodity that has dynamic market position in world market, there are bananas (HS.080300) and pineapples (HS.080430). Generally, the panel data analysis results show that prices, trade barriers, population, real GDP per capita, economic distances, and real exchange rates significantly affect export volumes. Keywords: Competitiveness, Exports, Horticulture, Gravity model
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Isaak, Marike, Iris Brenneke, and Wolfgang Lentz. "The reputation of horticulture – an internal view of the industry." International Food and Agribusiness Management Review 24, no. 2 (March 9, 2021): 233–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.22434/ifamr2019.0192.
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The reputation of an industry represents an important strategic resource and this has already been highlighted in the past for the horticulture sector. However, the heterogeneity of horticulture makes it difficult for the industry to be perceived by society. An online survey was conducted to identify the most important characteristics of horticulture and to identify the reasons for its good or bad reputation. For this purpose, 102 experts – consultants from the horticultural industry – were asked to describe horticulture and the reputation of the industry. An evaluation of the survey, based on a qualitative content analysis using inductive category formation, indicated that horticulture is primarily associated with its diverse activities and various product groups. In terms of the product groups, the focus is on food products. The reputation of the industry is rated as ‘slightly positive’ on a 7-point Likert scale, with an average of 4.4.
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Lu, Na, Chorong Song, Takanori Kuronuma, Harumi Ikei, Yoshifumi Miyazaki, and Michiko Takagaki. "The Possibility of Sustainable Urban Horticulture Based on Nature Therapy." Sustainability 12, no. 12 (June 21, 2020): 5058. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12125058.
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Population growth and increased stress caused by urbanization have led to social problems that are predicted to intensify in the future. In these conditions, the recently established ”nature therapy” has revealed that an environment rich in various plant life significantly contributes to the relief of physical and mental stress. Meanwhile, from the perspective of reduction in the energy required for transportation and the retention of plant freshness, urban horticulture, in which plant life exists harmoniously with the city, has attracted considerable attention. Interactions between humans and plants in urban horticulture are considered to contribute to the good health and wellbeing of people. Therefore, we incorporate human-centered thinking based on nature therapy into horticultural produce-centered thinking based on conventional urban horticulture. By introducing a pioneering urban horticulture plant factory as an example, we propose the possibility of sustainable urban horticulture based on nature therapy.
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Echarri, Fernando. "Towards an ethical horticulture: natural and social values as a productive direction." Horticulture International Journal 6, no. 1 (February 25, 2022): 47–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.15406/hij.2022.06.00241.
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In recent years, the world has suffered an exaggerated and disproportionate exploitation of natural resources that directly affects people's lives both now and in the future. This utilitarian way of understanding the environment also extends to our society, which is becoming dehumanized, producing the so-called social exclusion. Horticulture, as the basis of food production for humanity, also has a notable influence on the Earth ecosystem, in its environmental and social perspective. Depending on the approach we take to horticulture, we can either relate appropriately to our environment or, on the other hand, cause environmental damage and, therefore, social damage. The values behind the horticultural activity will be decisive when it comes to achieving an environmentally harmful horticulture or a horticulture aligned with the natural and social cycles and processes: this is what is called ethical horticulture which includes sustainable principles based on ecological and social criteria.
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Bauske, Ellen M., Gary R. Bachman, Tom Bewick, Lucy Bradley, David Close, Rick Durham, and Mary Hockenberry Meyer. "The Case for a National Strategic Plan for Consumer Horticulture Research, Education, and Extension." HortTechnology 25, no. 4 (August 2015): 477–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/horttech.25.4.477.
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Consumer horticulture encompasses interior and exterior ornamental, food, and community gardening. These activities influence the environment in many ways, affecting water quality and quantity, waste management, wildlife, and environmental sustainability. Consumer horticulture also impacts human health and well-being. In spite of keen consumer interest and the robust commercial impact, there is a paucity of support for consumer horticulture at both the state and federal levels. To explore strategies for increasing support for consumer horticulture, a workshop with four presentations was held at the annual conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science on 31 July 2014 in Orlando, FL. Presentations described the formation of a new Southern Experiment Extension/Research Activity, Landscapes and Gardens for Better Living (SERA44); the local funding sources and local issues that focus research, education, and extension efforts in consumer horticulture; and the need to develop shared goals to drive regional projects. The need for a national strategic plan for consumer horticulture, and a process for creating one, was outlined. A strategic plan could galvanize the support of diverse stakeholders; focus research, education, and extension efforts; and build a strong case for resources dedicated to consumer horticulture.
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Razanov, Serhii, and Viktoriia Melnyk. "AGROCHEMICAL EVALUATION OF SOILS UNDER HORTICULTURE ON THE SUITABILITY OF THEIR USAGE FOR THE MAIN AGRICULTURAL CROPS GROWING." Agriculture and Forestry, no. 1 (April 29, 2022): 171–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.37128/2707-5826-2022-1-12.
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This article reveals the results of research on the agrochemical composition of soils released from horticulture (Apple orchard) for the effectiveness of their usage in growing crops in field crop rotation. The research was conducted on Gray forest soils in the central part of Vinnytsia region in the forest-steppe of the Right Bank. The subject of research is agro-ecological indicators of soils that have been released from horticulture of varying degrees of intensity. It was found that in soils used for intensive horticulture nitrogen content of easily hydrolyzed, exchangeable potassium and humus was lower on 37.1, 23.7, 2.9 %, and mobile phosphorus, soil pH, metabolic calcium and metabolic magnesium on the contrary higher on 71.8, 12.8, 19.8 and 8.0 %, respectively, compared to the soils used for extensive horticulture. There is also a certain difference between mobile compounds of chemical metals in the soils under horticulture. The content of boron, molybdenum, cobalt and iron in the soils used for intensive horticulture was lower on 50.0, 32.8, 2.5 and 62.5 % compared to the soils of extensive horticultural lands. The concentration of sulfur was 8.0 % higher in intensive horticultural soils compared to the extensive ones. Characterizing the content of heavy metals-toxicants in soils used for intensive horticulture, it should be noted that the content of cadmium, lead, copper and mercury was higher on 4.0, 6.1, 9.5 and 6.6 %, and zinc is twice lower compared to the soils in extensive horticulture. Analysis of soils released from horticulture of varying degrees of intensity showed that the content of basic plant nutrients needs to be replenished, taking into account the growing need for basic nutrients in soils from phosphorus, potassium to nitrogen. When converting soils used for horticulture into arable land, it is necessary to take into account the measures that maximize the accumulation of soil nitrogen, in particular the cultivation of legumes. On these soils, it is not advisable to immediately grow nitrogen-loving crops, such as corn, winter wheat and sunflower, in the cultivation of which a high amount of this element is removed from the soil to form an optimal harvest. The practical significance of the results is that they will enable them to develop concrete proposals for reducing soil contamination by restoring soil fertility and improving the quality of plant material from cereals grown under exempted horticulture conditions.
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Fitzpatrick*, George, Mary Lamberts, and Eva Worden. "Deltiological Analysis of Early Developments in Florida Horticulture." HortScience 39, no. 4 (July 2004): 838B—838. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.39.4.838b.
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Horticultural activities in Florida have been chronicled in many sources, including the technical literature and the popular press. One often-overlooked source is the visual images on postcards that were sold in Florida in the early years of the 20th century. Many such cards have images featuring scenes of landscape horticulture, olericulture and pomology. While dates of postmarks may not be accurate reflections of publication dates, deltiology, the study of postcards, can involve the analysis of pigments, rag content of card stock, and other measurable parameters to determine the age of particular images. The introduction, development, ascendancy and sometimes decline of certain horticultural crops in Florida are reflected in postcard images taken between the years 1908-1950. Representative images are shown of past and present plants that have been important in Florida horticulture.
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Krishnamoorthi, A., Anushi, Gouthami Y, Varsha Minz, Swosti Debapriya Behera, Shivam Kumar Singh, Shilpa, Lalu Prasad, and Shubham Jain. "Bioactive Compounds from Horticulture Crops and their Utilization: A Comprehensive Review." International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 35, no. 23 (December 19, 2023): 268–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i234240.
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This comprehensive review explores the rich reservoir of bioactive compounds present in horticulture crops and their diverse applications. Horticulture crops, including fruits, vegetables, and herbs, are recognized for their nutritional value and health-promoting attributes. The study focuses on elucidating the various bioactive compounds found in these crops, such as polyphenols, flavonoids, carotenoids, vitamins, and minerals, which contribute to their medicinal and therapeutic properties. The review delves into the extraction methods and identification techniques employed to isolate and characterize these bioactive compounds. Furthermore, it discusses the potential health benefits associated with the consumption of horticulture crops, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. The multifaceted roles of these compounds in promoting human health and preventing chronic diseases are emphasized. In addition to their nutritional significance, the review explores innovative utilization avenues for bioactive compounds, such as functional foods, nutraceuticals, and pharmaceutical applications. The integration of horticulture crop-derived bioactive compounds in various industries underscores their economic and societal importance. The findings presented in this review underscore the need for further research to unlock the full potential of bioactive compounds from horticulture crops, paving the way for the development of novel products that contribute to both human health and sustainable agriculture. Utilization of the bioactive compounds derived from horticultural crops has gained popular attention due to their outstanding health benefits and functional properties. This review article explores the diverse array of bioactive compounds present in horticultural crops and their versatile applications. These compounds, encompassing phytochemicals such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, carotenoids, or vitamins, have been linked to various health-promoting effects. By synthesizing current research, this review aims to provide insights into harnessing the potential of bioactive compounds from horticultural crops, fostering innovation, and contributing to the development of functional and successful products with enhanced health attributes.