HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SPECIAL ISSUE ON'HORTICULTURE RESEARCH FOR GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT'

摘要

Horticulture is the science and technology of intensively cultivating plants for food,comfort and beautification purposes.Horticulture comprises a wide range of plants and crops including fruit and nut trees,vegetables,edible fungi,and ornamental plants,as well as tea plants also categorized as horticultural crops in some countries including China.Horticultural products are of great value and serve as important dietary sources of antioxidants,vitamins and mineral nutrients for human nutrition and health.Development of a green and sustainable horticulture,producing more and safer fruit and vegetables,is a prerequisite for meeting the ever-increasing demand of the growing human population.