This journal publishes research on horticultural crops, focusing on fruit and vegetable cultivation, postharvest treatments, and genetic diversity. Studies investigate factors influencing crop quality, yield, and disease resistance, including substrate suitability, environmental conditions, and breeding strategies. The journal also covers advancements in plant propagation techniques and the application of molecular methods for crop improvement and characterization.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
General Information
Country / RegionJapan
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1953
Annual Volume~ 51 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications672
Publisher OrgJapanese Society for Horticultural Science
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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HorticultureQ2
Plant ScienceQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Horticulture
Scopus Categories
Plant ScienceHorticulture
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Plant Physiology and Cultivation StudiesPostharvest Quality and Shelf Life ManagementHorticultural and Viticultural ResearchPlant Molecular Biology ResearchPlant Reproductive BiologyPlant Gene Expression AnalysisFlowering Plant Growth and CultivationPlant tissue culture and regenerationPlant and animal studiesPlant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases