Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science

Aims & Scope

The The Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science (JASHS) is a peer-reviewed open-access science journal published by ASHS.

The primary mission is to publish accurate, clear, reproducible, and unbiased articles in the field of fundamental horticultural science.

JASHS seeks to advance selected papers in horticultural science encompassing original discovery through analysis, compilation, formulation, and synthesis of concepts, data, ideas, observations, and theories formulated with the primary goal of answering a question.

Scientific queries published in JASHS are limited to advances in knowledge associated with high-value specialty crop species and their components or products.

The research published in JASHS is usually undertaken without a specific product being considered, developed, or tested.

The resulting contribution of knowledge is generally not yet ready for any practical application; however, it may be a prerequisite for subsequent problem solving or product development efforts.

JASHS includes detailed reports of original research results on various aspects of horticultural science and directly related subjects such as: -Biotechnology, Developmental Physiology- Environmental Stress Physiology- Food Science- Genetics and Breeding- Photosynthesis- Sources-Sink Physiology- Postharvest Biology, Seed Physiology- Soil-Plant-Water Relationships- Statistics

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Preservation url
• Apc url

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Agricultural and Biological Sciences and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 3,500.00 USD. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Activity of Phenylalanine Ammonia-Lyase (PAL) and Concentrations of Anthocyanins and Phenolics in Developing Strawberry Fruit

  Citation: 466

  Authors: Guiwen W., Patrick J.

• Stem-water Potential as a Sensitive Indicator of Water Stress in Prune Trees (Prunus domestica L. cv. French)

  Citation: 439

  Authors: Harold, K.A.

• Control of Peach Tree Growth and Productivity by Regulated Water Supply, Tree Density, and Summer Pruning1

  Citation: 327

  Authors: D. J., P. D., L.

• Growth and Photomorphogenesis of Pepper Plants under Red Light-emitting Diodes with Supplemental Blue or Far-red Lighting

  Citation: 300

  Authors: Christopher S., Andrew C., John C.

• Correlations among Predawn Leaf, Midday Leaf, and Midday Stem Water Potential and their Correlations with other Measures of Soil and Plant Water Status in Vitis vinifera

  Citation: 241

  Authors: L.E., F.J.

• Yield Responses of a Mature Olive Orchard to Water Deficits

  Citation: 239

  Authors: Alfonso, Francisco, Miguel, Elias

• Relationship between Sensory and Instrumental Analysis for Tomato Flavor

  Citation: 231

  Authors: E.A., J.W., M.A., T.M.M., B.T., R.L., K.S.

• 1-Methylcyclopropene Inhibits Apple Ripening

  Citation: 216

  Authors: Xuetong, Sylvia M., James P.

• Influence of Pigment Composition on Skin Color in a Wide Range of Fruit and Vegetables

  Citation: 209

  Authors: Jane E., Carolyn E., Peter F., Christopher M.

• Increases in Shoot Tissue Pigments, Glucosinolates, and Mineral Elements in Sprouting Broccoli after Exposure to Short-duration Blue Light from Light Emitting Diodes

  Citation: 202

  Authors: Dean A., Carl E.