Advances in Fruit-Growing Systems as a Key Factor of Successful Production: Volume II

This Research Topic is the second volume of Advances in Fruit-Growing Systems as a Key Factor of Successful Production:

The fruit production industry faces numerous challenges today, including climate change, the introduction of new fruit-bearing species, traits of novel fruit cultivars, innovations in orchard systems, rootstock/scion interactions, the impact of growing technologies on yield, the emergence of new pathogens and pests, bird and mammal interference in orchards, successful organic production, fruit quality and composition, regulatory frameworks, high labor demands, and the cultivation of new fruit species. Farmers require timely, accurate information to address these complex and evolving issues.

Modern fruit production hinges on well-designed growing systems, supported by a wide array of complementary elements. The effectiveness of production depends on meeting the specific requirements of these systems.

The aim of this Research Topic is to gather cutting-edge insights from modern innovation, experimental development, discovery research, and basic research to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of fruit production, including temperate and Mediterranean species, for the next century. Given that fruit production relies on biological, phenological, and biochemical processes, all stakeholders in the fruit sector must understand the underlying mechanisms to ensure successful cultivation. Long-term research results are particularly valuable in supporting these processes.

This Research Topic welcomes manuscripts presenting novel findings on fruit-bearing species. We seek contributions that highlight new perspectives, trends, and conclusions in fruit production. The Topic Editors encourage submissions from PhD students, as well as junior and senior scientists, who work closely with diverse fruit species to present a comprehensive view of the industry.

In addition to major fruit crops, we are particularly interested in research on small or locally significant fruit species and cultivars. Submissions may focus on basic research, applied science, discovery research, or experimental development.

We encourage submissions on the below, but not limited to, topics:

- Innovations in orchard systems and fruit-growing technologies
- Studies on rootstock/scion interactions and their impact on yield and quality
- Research on the introduction and cultivation of new or underutilized fruit species
- Advances in organic fruit production methods
- Fruit quality, composition, and biochemical properties
- Impact of climate change on fruit production systems
- Management of emerging pests, pathogens, and wildlife in orchards
- Regulatory frameworks and their implications for fruit growers
- Studies on labor efficiency and mechanization in fruit production
- Insights from long-term field studies supporting sustainable practices

Article types and fees

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• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Review
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: cultivar, rootstock, training form, fruit growing systems, fruit production, plant experimental development

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.