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The special topics series highlights fresh perspectives, new ideas, approaches from other research fields, and the application of new technologies in horticulture.

Epigenetics Unveiled: The Case of the Horticultural Crops’ Hidden Secrets < Part 2 >

(October 15, 2026)

Focus on Horticulture in Japan

(August 21, 2026)

New Focus on Postharvest Pathology

(July 15, 2026)

Epigenetics Unveiled: The Case of the Horticultural Crops’ Hidden Secrets < Part 1>

(April 15, 2026)

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Analysis of Dry Matter Production and Improvement in High Soluble Solids Fruits Production in Tomato Grown Using Short-term, Low-truss Crop Management: A Review

Mizuho Itoh, Tadahisa Higashide

March 5, 2025; doi: dx.doi.org/10.2503/hortj.SZD-R001

Evaluation of Functional Components in Paprika Fruits (Capsicum annuum L.) under Different Nitrogen Concentrations

Kazuki Murashima, Ryota Arakawa, Hayato Maruyama, Toshihiro Watanabe, Takuro Shinano

February 26, 2025; doi: dx.doi.org/10.2503/hortj.SZD-001

Effects of Pollination of Some Stigmas in Kiwifruit Flowers on Seed Distribution and Fruit Quality

Yoshinori Nakao, Takashi Haruki, Kousuke Murase, Yasumasa Morita, Takashi Morita

February 26, 2025; doi: dx.doi.org/10.2503/hortj.SZD-009

Using GCaMP6 as a Genetically Encoded Ca²⁺ Indicator in Tomatoes

Ryunosuke Harada, Daisuke Kurihara, Chiaki Hori, Hiroyuki Ishida, Tomoki Shibuya, Kazuhisa Kato, Yoshinori Kanayama

February 26, 2025; doi: dx.doi.org/10.2503/hortj.SZD-029

Favored Blueberry Fruit Attributes by Japanese Consumers: Preferences and Sensory Evaluation of Blueberry Taste and Texture

Naoki Hiraiwa, Hisayo Yamane, Soichiro Nishiyama, Ryutaro Tao

February 5, 2025; doi: dx.doi.org/10.2503/hortj.SZD-017

Physical and Chemical Characterization of Passion Fruit, Focusing on the Differences in Juice Carotenoids and Sugars

William Viera, Takashi Shinohara, Chino Iyooka, Naoki Terada, Atsushi Sanada, Kaihei Koshio

February 4, 2025; doi: dx.doi.org/10.2503/hortj.QH-150

Influence of Spraying Various Agricultural Compounds Containing Bioactive Substances on the Skin Color and Wine Hue of ‘Muscat Bailey A’ Grapes

Hisashi Kondo, Takayuki Yoshizaki, Yuta Hashimoto, Satoru Yamamoto

February 4, 2025; doi: dx.doi.org/10.2503/hortj.QH-162

Development of a Sweet Pepper F₁ Rootstock Cultivar ‘Dai-Hinata’ with Resistance to a Wide Range of Root-knot Nematodes (Meloidogyne incognita) by Germplasm Screening

Kazunori Takeda, Toru Sugita, Yusuke Haraguchi, Hiroshi Matsunaga, Junichi Tanaka

February 4, 2025; doi: dx.doi.org/10.2503/hortj.SZD-010

Combining Machine Learning with Images from RGB and Multispectral Cameras to Estimate Fresh Weight and Height of Spinach for Processing Use

Shoki Ochiai, Takanori Ishii, Erika Kamada

January 11, 2025; doi: dx.doi.org/10.2503/hortj.SZD-007

Identification of a Candidate Gene and Development of a Marker for Anthocyanin-free Florets at Low Temperature in Japanese Broccoli  (Brassica oleracea var. italica)

Takumi Adachi, Haruna Okamoto, Yoko Shiroto, Mizuki Murakami, Chika Tateda, Motoki Shimizu, Kaoru Tonosaki, Katsunori Hatakeyama

January 11, 2025; doi: dx.doi.org/10.2503/hortj.SZD-022

Haplotype Transition at the Freestone-Melting flesh Locus During Japanese Peach Cultivar Improvement

Atsushi Kono, Miho Tatsuki, Hideaki Yaegaki

January 11, 2025; doi: dx.doi.org/10.2503/hortj.SZD-028

Phenotypic Characterization of Astringent Persimmon Lines with Recessive Homozygosity at the ASTRINGENCY Marker Locus

Yosuke Fujiwara, Soichiro Nishiyama, Noriyuki Onoue, Atsushi Kono, Akihiko Sato, Keizo Yonemori, Ryutaro Tao

December 14, 2024; doi: dx.doi.org/10.2503/hortj.SZD-004

Validation of Molecular Markers Linked to Scab Resistance Genes Derived from Different Pear Species for Pyramiding in Japanese Pear

Yukie Takeuchi, Sogo Nishio, Atsushi Imai, Takushi Yoshida, Norio Takada

December 14, 2024; doi: dx.doi.org/10.2503/hortj.SZD-020

Assessing the Performance of Individuals with Intellectual and Mental Disorders Using Three Orchard Tasks of Varying Difficulty Levels

Satoshi Ohta, Takaya Moriguchi

December 3, 2024; doi: dx.doi.org/10.2503/hortj.SZD-008

JSHS publishes an international quarterly journal entitled, "The Horticulture Journal". JSHS welcomes all those who are interested in horticultural science.

JSHS publishes an international quarterly journal entitled,
"The Horticulture Journal". JSHS welcomes all those who are interested in horticultural science.