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

A recent study published in Advances in Horticultural Science (Vol. 39 No. 3, September 2025) "Digital and multivariate analysis of lettuce seed vigor: Impact of hydropriming on physiological potential" by Trjillo et al., demonstrates how advanced digital imaging combined with multivariate analysis offers a more precise and objective way to evaluate lettuce seed vigor, revealing the effects of hydropriming on seed quality and improving seed-lot classification.

Full article available here: https://oaj.fupress.net/index.php/ahs/article/view/17532

AHS has just made available in an open access format issue 3, Vol. 39, 2025.

The Editorial Board

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.