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🍀 #Horticulturae - Highly Cited Paper 🍎 What makes Alternaria leaf spot so devastating to apple crops—and how can we stop it? 📕 Title: #Pathogenic Factors and Mechanisms of the #Alternaria #LeafSpot #Pathogen in #Apple ✍️ Paper written by Qiulei Zhang et al. Recent research shows the pathogen doesn’t just infect leaves; it actively dismantles them. Our team identified: ✅ AM-toxin as the primary driver of cell death ✅ 3 key effectors (AltABC, AltAO, AltPDE) that suppress host immunity ✅ Isolate ALT7 as the most aggressive strain tested Understanding these mechanisms isn’t just academic—it’s the foundation for smarter breeding, precision spraying, and sustainable orchard management. 📖 Read the full open-access article here: https://shorturl.at/MRZ2w #academic #publishing #MDPI #horticulture #science #scientific

#Horticulturae - Feature Paper & Highly Cited Paper🍀 🌿 Bridging Traditional Knowledge & Modern Science: Mediterranean Garden Plants as Therapeutic Resources The Mediterranean Basin’s unique climate and ecosystems have nurtured centuries of botanical wisdom. But how many of these traditional remedies are rooted in horticultural food plants? 📕 Title: #Horticultural #Food Plants in Traditional #Herbal #Medicine in the #Mediterranean Basin: A Review ✍️ Paper written by Riccardo Motti et al. Our latest review documents 64 medicinal taxa used across the region, addressing 573 distinct ailments. Key findings include: 🔹 Italy leads with 998 use reports, followed by Morocco (281) and Spain (193) 🔹 Apiaceae, Cucurbitaceae, and Brassicaceae are the most frequently cited families 🔹 The genus Allium stands out as the most diverse This research goes beyond cultural preservation. By integrating ethnobotanical knowledge with modern phytochemical and biochemical approaches, we can unlock new therapeutic pathways and support evidence-based drug discovery. 📖 Read the full open-access review here: https://shorturl.at/ZzR4I #academic #publishing #MDPI #horticulture #science #scientific

#Horticulturae - Highly Cited Paper 🍀 🍅 A natural, sustainable alternative for tomato disease management? We’re excited to share our latest study published in Horticulturae: 📄Title: #Biological #Control of Pseudomonas syringae in #Tomato Using Filtrates and Extracts Produced by Alternaria leptinellae 🔬 Key Findings: • A. leptinellae E138 extracts directly inhibit bacterial growth & disrupt quorum sensing • Seed mycopriming significantly improved germination rates & seedling vigor • Post-emergence application in greenhouse trials reduced disease severity by 41% • Mass spectrometry identified bioactive secondary metabolites driving these effects • Offers a dual benefit: plant growth promotion + eco-friendly disease control This work highlights the untapped potential of endophytic fungi in developing next-generation, pesticide-reduction strategies for protected horticulture. ✍️Paper written by Oscar Santamaria et al. 🔗Link: https://bit.ly/4Bqf9Rh #academic #publishing #MDPI #horticulture #science #scientific

#Horticulturae - Highly Cited Paper 🍀 🌿 From botanicals to bioactive formulations: Unlocking the potential of Magnolia extracts 📄Title: #Phytochemical Analysis and Specific Activities of #Bark and #Flower #Extracts from Four Magnolia Plant Species 🔬 Key Findings: • High polyphenol richness (55.18 mg GAE/g) with strong antioxidant activity (IC₅₀: 9.99–23.23 mg/mL) • Comprehensive quantification of phenolic acids, flavonoids, & lignans across both plant parts • GC-MS identified 76 volatile compounds, dominated by oxygenated monoterpenes & sesquiterpene hydrocarbons • Notably stronger antibacterial activity against Gram-negative pathogens ✍️Paper written by Ramona Maria (Iancu) Cristea et al. 🔗Link: https://bit.ly/3W16ZhR #academic #publishing #MDPI #horticulture #science #scientific

#Horticulturae - Highly Cited Paper 🍀 ♻️ From by-product to biostimulant: the promise of protein hydrolysates 📄Title: #Protein #Hydrolysates—Production, Effects on Plant #Metabolism, and Use in #Agriculture Agro-industrial by-products are finding a new life as powerful plant biostimulants. Our latest review explores how protein hydrolysates (PHs) can boost crop resilience, enhance yield, and reduce agrochemical dependency—perfectly aligning with the “do more with less” vision for future farming. 🔍 Key takeaways: • Sourced from plant, animal & algal by-products via chemical/enzymatic hydrolysis • Alleviate abiotic stress & improve plant metabolism & fruit yield • Effects vary by crop, cultivar, timing & concentration → precision matters • Paves the way for reduced chemical inputs & a circular bioeconomy ✍️Paper written by Igor Pasković et al. 🔗Link: https://bit.ly/3VUOoUJ #academic #publishing #MDPI #horticulture #science #scientific

🍀#Horticulturae - Feature Paper & Highly Cited Paper 🍇 Title: Anti-#Hail #Shading Net and #Kaolin Application: Protecting #Grape Production to Ensure Grape Quality in #Mediterranean #Vineyards 🛡️ Can nets and clay protect grapes from climate change? This study says yes. A new 3-year study by Luca Pallotti, Edoardo Dottori, Tania Lattanzi, Vania Lanari, Luca Brillante, and Oriana Silvestroni (2025) compared two mitigation strategies against untreated vines: 🕸️ Anti-hail shading nets (S) 🧴 Kaolin spraying (K) The results are promising for growers: ✅ Both treatments maintained higher acidity and lower sugar/pH at harvest ✅ Both reduced fungal disease incidence ✅ Kaolin boosted photosynthesis and water-use efficiency during heatwaves ✅ Shading nets improved vine performance under extreme heat AND added hail protection ✅ No negative impact on vine carbohydrate reserves — a better balance between growth and production 📖 Full open-access Feature paper in Horticulturae 👇 https://shorturl.at/RTGNa #Viticulture #ClimateChange #Grapes #Mediterraneanagriculture #academic #publishing #MDPI #horticulture #science #scientific #openaccess