Improving nutrient use efficiency is a major challenge for sustainable agriculture.

Gautam et al.  (https://doi.org/10.36253/ahsc-17906) compared nano-fertilizers and other nutrient management strategies for mungbean. Foliar application of Nano-DAP delivered the highest grain yield, pod number, biomass, and economic return. By combining agronomic and economic analyses, the study demonstrates the potential of nano-enabled fertilization to enhance both productivity and profitability.

We are pleased to share an important milestone for Advances in Horticultural Science. The journal has been officially recognized as a Diamond Open Access Journal, confirming its commitment to a publishing model that is free of charge for both authors and readers.

As a result, our journal has been included in the Diamond Discovery Hub (DDH), an international index designed to enhance the visibility, discoverability, and dissemination of Diamond Open Access research worldwide.

This recognition further strengthens AHS’s commitment to open, accessible, and high-quality scientific communication.

This year marks a remarkable milestone: 150 years of Advances in Horticultural Science (AHS). For a century and a half, AHS has been at the forefront of advancing horticultural knowledge, fostering a deeper connection between people and plants, and promoting sustainable practices that shape the future of our landscapes.

Here’s to the next 150 years of growth, discovery, and impact.

You are invited to contributue with a research article, short communication, or review to this issue.

Important Dates
- Manuscript submission deadline: 30/04/2026
- Expected publication: 31/12/2026

Advances in Horticultural Science awarded the UIF/UFI Scientific Label 2025 by the Executive Council of the Italo-French University.

AHS is proud to have received the FAO AGRIS Seal 2026, in recognition of the scientific value of its publications.

The Authors Guidelines have been updated and provided with instruction on the use of Artificial Intelligence.
Authors are invited to carefully read them in preparing new submissions.

A recent peer-reviewed article in Advances in Horticultural Science (Vol. 39 No. 1, May 2025) presents groundbreaking results on the effects of continuous light exposure on sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) in controlled environments. The research, conducted by M. Puccinelli, R. Maggini, A. Pardossi, L. Incrocci, reveals that exposing basil plants to non-stop lighting significantly improves leaf morphology, color uniformity, and essential oil concentration, without negatively impacting overall growth.

Full article available here: https://oaj.fupress.net/index.php/ahs/article/view/16590/13344

The Editorial Board of Advances in Horticultural Science is pleased to announce a transition in leadership.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Professor Stefano Mancuso, whose dedicated service and exceptional leadership have greatly contributed to advancing the journal's mission. Under his guidance, Advances in Horticultural Science has flourished as a respected platform for high-quality research in the field.

As we move forward, we are delighted to welcome Professor Elisa Masi as the new Editor-in-Chief. We are confident that her expertise and vision will continue to drive the journal’s growth and impact.