About the SHRD
The Society for Horticultural Research and Development (SHRD), Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh, India), came into existence on May 22, 2013, and the society is registered under the Indian legislation, Societies Registration Act, 1860. The Society is dedicated to promoting research, education, innovation, and capacity building across all branches of horticultural sciences. [Click here for details]
About the Journal
Current Horticulture (Print ISSN: 2347-7377; Online ISSN: 2455-7560), is a Peer Reviewed and Diamond Open Access Journal published since 2013. The journal is the official publication of the Society for Horticultural Research and Development (SHRD) and is published quarterly (four issues per year).
Current Horticulture publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research and review articles covering a wide range of topics in horticultural sciences.
The primary objective of Current Horticulture is to advance fundamental and applied research in horticultural sciences and to facilitate the dissemination of scientific knowledge among researchers, academicians, students, and industry stakeholders
Aims and Scope
Current Horticulture, an open-access and peer-reviewed journal, considers articles on all aspects of research on Horticultural crops.
- Fruit crops
- Vegetable crops
- Commercial flower crops and ornamentals
- Spice crops
- Plantation crops
- Medicinal and aromatic plants
- Protected horticulture
- Post-harvest technology, management and processing of horticultural crops
The journal welcomes original research and review articles covering cultivation practices, crop improvement, genetics and genomics, post-harvest technology and management, biotechnology, food science, crop protection, nanotechnology applications, botany, taxonomy, physiology, biochemistry, extension education, and agricultural economics related to horticultural crops
The journal aims to provide an efficient and transparent peer-review process, with an average time of approximately 20 days to first decision and 65 days to final decision.
Current Horticulture has received a NAAS Score of 4.62, as per the latest NAAS Journal Ratings (2026) released by the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi.
The journal is also indexed in CABI, enhancing its international visibility and accessibility within the global agricultural research community.
*Current Horticulture does not charge any submission fees, publication fees, or article processing charges (APCs). There are no publication fees at any stage of the editorial or publication process.
*Authors are requested to visit the updated Author’s Guidelines prior to submitting manuscript.
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Current Issue
Vol. 13 No. 4 (2025): October-December 2025
This issue of Current Horticulture (Vol. 13, No. 4; October–December 2025) presents a selection of review articles and original research articles covering key areas of contemporary horticultural science. The papers address important aspects of crop improvement, genetic diversity, sustainable nutrient and crop management practices, and post-harvest quality enhancement across fruit, vegetable, spices and medicinal crops.
The contributions emphasize practical, science-based approaches aimed at improving productivity, quality, and sustainability under changing climatic conditions. Collectively, the articles provide valuable insights for researchers, academicians, extension professionals, and stakeholders involved in horticultural research and development.
The editorial board appreciates the contributions of authors and reviewers for upholding the scientific quality of the journal and hopes this issue will stimulate further research and innovation in horticulture.
Published:
2025-12-28
