This special issue addresses the pressing need for sustainable methods in tropical agriculture. As global demand for tropical crops increases, it becomes crucial to ensure that their production is environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable. This issue aims to highlight recent research advances, innovative practices and cutting-edge technologies that promote sustainability in tropical horticulture. Topics include, but not limited to, integrated pest and disease management, genetic improvement, abiotic stress mitigation, water conservation techniques, improving soil health and agroforestry systems in vegetable and fruit production. New sustainable post-harvest technologies are also welcome. By exploring these areas, we aim to fill existing research gaps and provide clear directions for future studies in sustainable and organic areas. Our goal is to promote a holistic approach that increases productivity while preserving tropical ecosystems for future generations. We welcome publishing high-quality original research articles, review articles, perspectives, opinions, and methods, including but not limited to the following research topics on sustainable practices in tropical horticulture:

    ●  Organic horticulture practices

    ●  Integrated pest management

    ●  Physiological responses

    ●  Abiotic stress mitigation

    ●  Water conservation

    ●  Soil health and fertility management

    ●  Organic fertilizer

    ●  Crop diversification

    ●  Fruit and vegetable quality

Guest Editors

Dr. Vander Lacerda, University of Florida, Tropical Research and Education Center, USA
Dr. Xiaoying Li, University of Florida, Tropical Research and Education Center, USA
Dr. Barbara Nogueira Souza Costa, Florida International University, Department of Earth and Environment, USA

Submission Deadline

The deadline for manuscript submission is 31 March 2025. However, we can accommodate extensions on a case-by-case basis. All papers will be published as open access articles upon acceptance.

Submission Instructions

Please submit the full manuscript to Technology in Horticulture via our Online Submission System. All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors for submission of manuscripts is available on the For Authors page.

Additionally, please choose the topic of this Special Issue when submitting, and mention it in your cover letter. For further inquiries, please contact Guest Editors:

Dr. Vander Lacerda (rochalacerdav@ufl.edu)
Dr. Xiaoying Li (xiaoying.li@ufl.edu)
Dr. Barbara Nogueira Souza Costa (brcosta@fiu.edu)

Table Of Contents

Articles in the special issue will appear here as they are published.