About This Journal

Journal of Integrative Horticulture is an international, full-scope horticultural academic journal. Sponsored by Shandong Agricultural University (Tai’an, China), it is published in partnership with Keai. Journal of Integrative Horticulture will be an open-access, online-only journal. The journal will be published seasonally in its first year (2025).

Aims

Journal of Integrative Horticulture aims to advance knowledge in horticultural science by publishing innovative research and systematic reviews on multiple dimensions of the entire horticultural industry chain, including but not limited to horticultural crop breeding and cultivation, smart horticulture and facility engineering, and issues related to horticultural nutrition, storage, and circulation.Committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity, Journal of Integrative Horticulture strives to shape research trends and connect domestic and international research communities and engage a broad readership spanning research institutions, enterprises, and government agencies.

Scope

Journal of Integrative Horticulture publishes a diverse range of article types, including Research Article, Review, Short Communication, Method Paper, Case Report, and Commentary, complemented by optional video content to visually showcase research processes and outcomes. The journal focuses on pioneering work that shape emerging research trends on horticultural plants include, but not limited to, fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and medicinal plants.

Key areas of focus include:

• Physiology and stress responses in cultivation

• Breeding

• Development, genetics and epigenetics

• Evolution and ecology

• Metabolism and quality of horticultural crops

• Post-harvest and shelf-life extension

• Multi-omics and bioinformatics of horticultural crops

• Greenhouse engineering and environmental control

• Horticultural systems, practices, and economics

The journal embraces multidisciplinary approaches, covering all aspects of the entire horticultural industry chain to advance knowledge and practice in the discipline.

Editorial Board