The Horticulture Open Access Journal (HOAJ) is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the research related to the cultivation, production, and postharvest handling of horticultural crops. This journal welcomes submissions in the form of original research articles, review articles, short communications, and case reports. HOAJ aims to publish high-quality research on all aspects of horticulture, including breeding and genetics, physiology, pathology, and postharvest biology.