Molecular horticulture & advances in production system technology

Bell, L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2895-2030, ed. (2026) Molecular horticulture & advances in production system technology. Advances in Botanical Research, 117. Elsevier, pp290. ISBN 9780443416484

Abstract/Summary

The exigencies of the 21st century have been marked by rapid climate shifts, expanding global populations, and finite land resources. These challenges mandate a transformative approach to food production, and particularly for horticultural crops and species, which are often overlooked in favour of agricultural staples such as wheat and rice. Horticulture is the discipline dedicated to the cultivation of high-value crops including fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals, and is central to meeting global food security and nutritional challenges. This volume, Molecular Horticulture & Advanced Production System Technology, synthesizes contemporary advances that signify a pivot from traditional breeding methodologies to approaches rooted in deep molecular understanding and sophisticated controlled environment engineering