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Seasonal changes in Elaeocarpus sylvestris leaf colour and physiology

Qingqing Liu, Zhijun Huang, Xiaolong Tian, Zhangwei Tan

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2026, 53(2):160-168 | DOI: 10.17221/18/2025-HORTSCI  

Leaves of Elaeocarpus sylvestris (Lour.) Poir. were sampled on five dates between autumn and winter and analysed to identify the factors causing progressive changes in leaf colour and physiological characteristics. Colour parameters L*, a*, C*, and s* increased significantly, particularly s*, which changed from 8 518.79 to 13 044.77 (53.13%) over the sampling period. Changes in leaf colour parameters indicated that E. sylvestris leaves became reddish, and colour brightness and purity increased. Total chlorophyll and carotenoid contents decreased significantly, with mean values on December 30 being...

Investigating the role of 6-BAP and 2,4-DPA in enhancing biochemical nutrients and reducing fruit drop and cracking of litchi cv. Bombai

Bikash Chandra Sarker, Shams Shaila Islam, Kanij Farhana, M.A. Hakim, Thanet Khomphet

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2026, 53(2):148-159 | DOI: 10.17221/47/2025-HORTSCI  

Litchi fruit dropping is a major issue that leads to low yields while degrading biochemical nutrient qualities by fruit cracking and reduced income for litchi growers in Bangladesh. To address this, an experiment was conducted to determine the effects of biochemical nutrients and the ability to reduce fruit cracking and dropping in the litchi cv. ‘Bombai’ under various concentrations of 6-benzylaminopurine (6-BAP) and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-DPA). The study followed a two-factor factorial experiment in a randomised complete block design, using four levels for each growth regulator: control, 20, 30, and 40 ppm 2,4-DPA, and similarly...

Eco-physiological attributes of Physalis philadelphica, Physalis angulata and Physalis pubescens in the Valley of Mexico

Edgar Javier Morales Morales, Edgar Jesus Morales Rosales, Jose Antonio Lopez Sandoval, Gabriela BereniceVilchis Granados

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2026, 53(2):138-147 | DOI: 10.17221/209/2024-HORTSCI  

The processes and mechanisms that determine the growth and yield of crops in different environments are necessary to increase agricultural production, since they guide us in the choice of the most appropriate management practices. The aim of the study was to evaluate, during the years 2018, 2019, 2020, the performance of Physalis philadelphica, Physalis angulata and Physalis pubescens as a function of leaf area index, light extinction coefficient and radiation use efficiency. Research was carried out at the Center of Research and Advanced Studies of the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico. Results revealed that...

Biomass production of lettuce: Nitrogen fertiliser and harvesting period effects on phytochemical composition in growth chamber-grown

Soran Aziz, Fuad Othman Abdullah, Ayman Al-Qaanehd, Matteo Micuccie

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2026, 53(2):129-137 | DOI: 10.17221/173/2024-HORTSCI  

Concern over the potential health benefits of the phytochemical compounds in lettuce has grown as intake of leafy vegetables, especially lettuce, has increased. This study was to investigate the effect of periods harvesting and the different dose of nitrogen fertilisation, including low, normal and high (100, 200 and 300 mg/L) respectively, on level of phytochemical compounds such as phenolic acids, flavonoids, carotenoids and chlorophylls in lettuce. The experiment was conducted in the growth chamber at Newcastle University. The plants were randomly designed for 3 treatments with 15 replications. Plants were harvested in three different periods. The...

Investigation on morphological, photosynthetic traits, and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) roots infection in sago palm (Metroxylon sagu rottb.) under saline condition

Aidil Azhar, Lili Dahliani, Iis Purnamawati, Wanda Russianzi, Merry Gloria Meliala, Fatimah Nur Istiqomah, Andi Nur Cahyo, Hiroshi Ehara

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2026, 53(2):110-118 | DOI: 10.17221/26/2025-HORTSCI  

This study investigated the response of sago palms to saline conditions, focusing on their morphological and photosynthetic performance. The photosynthetic traits were evaluated using OJIP chlorophyll fluorescence transient. The plants were exposed to a saline condition of 224 mM NaCl, and their ability to form associations with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) was also assessed. We tested both commercial AMF products, containing spores from multiple genera, and isolated AMF spores from Glomus etunicatum and Glomus grape, to determine their ability to infect sago palm roots under high salt conditions. The results showed that sago palms...

Effect of the application of phycocyanin from Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina platensis) as fertiliser on bioactive compounds in microgreens

Sila Barut Gök, Funda Özdüven, Funda Eryilmaz Açikgöz, Çetin Yağcilar

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2026, 53(2):119-128 | DOI: 10.17221/113/2024-HORTSCI  

Bio-fertilisation has gained popularity due to its sustainability in agricultural practice. One of the cyanobacterial-based bio-fertilisers is Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina platensis), which contains phycocyanin, a blue protein pigment that is abundant in Spirulina sp., that boosts the growth yield and bioactive content of plants. The aim of the current study is to determine the alteration in antioxidant and phenolic content in red cabbage microgreens (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra) by treating different organs of the plant with phycocyanin from Arthrospira platensis. The phycocyanin...

Somatic embryogenesis and in vitro plant regeneration of Manzano (AAB) and Pelipita (ABB) banana cultivars

Adrián José Enríquez-Valencia, Martín Mata-Rosas, Claudia-Anahí Pérez-Torres, Enrique Ibarra-Laclette

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2026, 53(2):100-109 | DOI: 10.17221/35/2025-HORTSCI  

There is significant interest in the propagation of bananas due to their substantial global economic importance, which is why this study aimed to develop an efficient protocol for in vitro propagation through somatic embryogenesis (SE) of the ‘Manzano’ and ‘Pelipita’ cultivars. Immature male flower bud explants were used for embryogenic callus induction. The ‘Manzano’ cultivar showed a higher percentage of embryogenic callus induction than ‘Pelipita’. Stereomicroscopic observations revealed that the embryogenic callus was asynchronous, as various stages of somatic embryos were noted. White translucent...

A comparison of seven macadamia cultivars for suitability to the high altitude and high latitude climate of southern Tibet in China

Jifeng Wan, Minghong Zou, Ximei Song, Qian Yang, Hui Zeng, Yang Zhao

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2026, 53(2):93-99 | DOI: 10.17221/166/2024-HORTSCI  

The suitability of macadamia trees for different climates has been shown to affect tree growth and fruit quality. In this study, the differences in tree survival rate after frost injury, tree growth, nut mass, kernel quality and yield of seven macadamia cultivars were evaluated for field production in the high altitude and high latitude climate of southern Tibet, and the suitability of macadamia cultivars was determined. The cultivars evaluated were ‘Beaumont’ (‘HAES695’), ‘HVA16’ (‘A16’), ‘Hinde’ (‘H2’), ‘Own Choice’ (‘O.C.’), ‘SSCRI-1’,...

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Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2026, 53(1)  

Exogenous selenium treatment promoted garlic (Allium sativum L.) growth and improved product quality

Chuandong Qi, Jie Zhou, Dan Peng, Qingqing Zhao, Fanghua Wu, Jinping Wu, Fengling Guo

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2026, 53(1):70-80 | DOI: 10.17221/79/2024-HORTSCI  

Selenium is an essential trace element in the human body, mainly obtained from the daily diet. Producing selenium-rich agricultural products through selenium-rich cultivation is an important cultivation method. Selenium-rich agricultural products can effectively supplement the selenium element needed by the human body in daily life. In this study, we conducted research on selenium-rich cultivation techniques for garlic, and different concentrations of sodium selenite solutions were used for garlic field treatment. We tested the related agronomic traits, nutritional indicators, and selenium content of garlic sprouts and garlic bulbs. The yield of garlic...

Development of a hybrid apple population: MAS-based testing for Vf gene detection and preliminary field evaluation of its scab resistance

Georgeta Maria Guzu, Ioan Zagrai, Claudiu Moldovan, Smaranda Doina Roșu-Mareș, Luminița Antonela Zagrai, Anca Maria Chiorean, Mirela Irina Cordea

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2026, 53(1):59-69 | DOI: 10.17221/196/2024-HORTSCI  

The apple scab, caused by Venturia inaequalis, is one of the most devastating diseases of apples because it drastically affects the aerial parts of the tree. Apple breeding programs frequently aim to develop cultivars exhibiting resistance to scab. Thus, controlled pollinations were performed on apple trees in 2021. The experiment was organised into a hybridisation scheme involving six apple cultivars. The scheme consists of: five female genitors (‘Auriu de Bistrița’, ‘Jonathan’, ‘Golden Delicious’, ‘Starkrimson’, and ‘Idared’) and one male genitor (‘Florina’ –...

Determination of yield and biochemical characteristics of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) grown in subtropical climate zone

Fatma Uysal Bayar

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2026, 53(1):49-58 | DOI: 10.17221/34/2024-HORTSCI  

Curcuma longa L., known as turmeric, is a plant species belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. Turmeric is generally spread in Asian countries. It is used in many sectors, especially spices. It has been predicted that increasing climatic changes will affect the agricultural crop pattern. To provide an alternative crop for countries with sub-tropical climates, such as Turkey, the yield and quality values of turmeric grown under the greenhouse and shade net conditions were determined in the present study. Moreover, morphological traits such as plant height, tillering number, and leaf area were determined. The highest fresh yield (1 333.67 g/plant)...

Modified atmosphere packaging influences germination and seedling growth of organic-coated cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) seeds

Wissanee Pola, Arak Tira-Umphon, Kumrai Buensanteai, Sukanya Aiamla-or

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2026, 53(1):38-48 | DOI: 10.17221/148/2024-HORTSCI  

Organic seed coating is an alternative method for supporting sustainable agriculture. This study investigates the influence of organic coating and seed storability on cucumber seeds using atmosphere-controlling techniques. The seeds were coated with an organic formulation, and a non-coated seed was used as a control. All samples were then packed using modified atmosphere packaging, including normal air, 100% N₂, and 100% CO₂, and stored under ambient conditions (30 ± 2 °C) for 8 months. Results indicated that the organic seed coating did not significantly affect seed germination compared to the non-coated seeds (P >...

Performance of different banana varieties (Musa spp. AAA) under protected cultivation in terms of morphological, yield and quality characteristicss

Sabriye Atmaca, Halil İbrahim Yolcu, Gökhan Erdoğan, Hakan Sert, Hamide Gübbük

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2026, 53(1):27-37 | DOI: 10.17221/51/2024-HORTSCI  

Recently, protected cultivation of bananas under subtropical conditions has gained popularity due to the impact of global climate change. Several factors influence the yield and quality of banana cultivation. Among these factors, variety plays an important role along with cultural practices. This study aimed to determine the performance of ‘Azman’, ‘Bango’, ‘Bonus’, ‘Grand Nain’, ‘Lider’, and ‘Paşa’ banana varieties in terms of morphological and yield characteristics under protected cultivation, as well as to elucidate the relationship between yield and factors affecting yield....

Phenolic and antioxidant assessment of the flowers, stems, leaves, and fruits of Rosa pimpinellifolia and Rosa canina at different growth time

Mehmet Öz, Onur Tolga Okan, Cemalettin Baltaci

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2026, 53(1):15-26 | DOI: 10.17221/163/2023-HORTSCI  

Natural plants are abundant in their native habitats and are traditionally used to treat a variety of health conditions. The Rosa genus stands out as an important species rich in bioactive compounds. This study, conducted in Türkiye, aimed to analyse the antioxidant and phenolic profiles of methanolic extracts obtained from different parts of Rosa canina (R.c.) and Rosa pimpinelifolia (R.p.) collected in 2021 and 2022. The antioxidant activity values of R.c. collected in 2021 and 2022 were found to be between 5 102.31–46 396.36 mmol Fe(II)/100 g in ferric reducing antioxidant...

Powdery mildew (Erysiphales) on ornamental plants in the Czech Republic

Markéta Michutová, Maria Neoralová, Barbora Jilková, Jana Vichová, Helena Pluhačková, Ivana Šafranková

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2026, 53(1):1-14 | DOI: 10.17221/38/2025-HORTSCI  

Ornamental perennials are highly popular and irreplaceable plants commonly used for enhancing public spaces and private gardens. One of the most frequently occurring pathogens is powdery mildew, a parasitic fungus that covers leaves, stems, and flowers with a whitish to light grey mycelium and reproductive structures. It significantly reduces not only the lifespan of plants but also their aesthetic value. A field survey of ornamental plants infected with powdery mildew was conducted during the growing seasons of 2021–2023 in the Czech Republic. Thirty-nine species and cultivars of infected plants from 17 families were collected from botanical...

Optimisation of seed germination and seedling cultivation conditions for Bruguiera gymnorrhiza and Acanthus ilicifolius in a plant factory

Jiawen Su, Hongxia Li, Yisong Guo, Lemian Liu, Jianfeng Chen

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2026, 53(1):81-91 | DOI: 10.17221/14/2025-HORTSCI  

Bruguiera gymnorrhiza and Acanthus ilicifolius are key mangrove species, but their populations have declined recently due to human activities. To promote their restoration, this study optimised seed germination and seedling cultivation using the plant factory method. The parameters, such as illumination, salinity, temperature and nutrient conditions, were examined. Our results showed that suitable illumination, salinity and temperature promoted seed germination of both species. Nutrient addition promoted the germination of B. gymnorrhiza but had little effect on A. ilicifolius. Both species of seedlings grew...

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Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(4)  

Knowing your enemy before taking the field: A screening of salt and UV-B treatments to boost the biochemical defences of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L., ‘Moneymaker’ cultivar) plantlets in controlled conditions

Maria Calogera Sciampagna, Alessia Mannucci, Salvatore Limpido, Annamaria Ranieri, Antonella Castagna, Marco Santin

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(4):353-362 | DOI: 10.17221/109/2023-HORTSCI  

Plants are commonly exposed to different abiotic stress factors that can threaten their growth and development. Abiotic treatments might be used as a tool to increase the tolerance of plants grown in controlled environments before being transplanted in open fields, but this technique needs a careful choice of the stressor dose. We screened several UV-B radiation doses (1 h, 3 h, 6 h and 8 h per day) and NaCl doses (75 mM, 150 mM, 300 mM), separately, to be employed as preconditioning treatments of tomato plantlets (Solanum lycopersicum L., ‘Moneymaker’ cultivar) cultivated in a controlled environment. Biometric parameters and...

Degree of seedbed compaction and response of spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) under different traffic treatments

Esra Nur Gül, Emine Polat, Engin Özgöz, Naif Geboloğlu

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(4):342-352 | DOI: 10.17221/143/2024-HORTSCI  

Soil compaction has negative impacts on plant productivity. Degradation of soil structure as a result of soil compaction can inhibit the development of plant roots and make it difficult for plants to take up water and nutrients. This can negatively affect plant growth and productivity. Compaction restricts plant root growth by increasing mechanical resistance, reducing oxygen uptake, and thus reducing crop yields as it inhibits plant development. In this study, the effects of soil compaction due to machinery traffic on the physical structure of soil, morphological characteristics and yield of spinach were investigated in Tokat, where vegetable...

Effects of nutrient solutions on growth, yield and quality of yardlong bean plant (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis L.) grown in a hydroponic system

Thi Thuy Le, Phuong Thao Nguyen, Thi Van Pham, Thi Oanh Nguyen

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(4):333-341 | DOI: 10.17221/1/2025-HORTSCI  

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of three nutrient solutions (Hoagland, Knop, and Hydro Umat F) on the growth, yield, and fruit quality of hydroponically cultivated yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis L.). Results showed that Hydro Umat F extended the plant lifespan (105.4 days) and flowering time (58.65 days), increased the number of branches per plant, and enhanced leaf SPAD values. Plants grown in Hydro Umat F also exhibited the highest yield, as indicated by the number of flowers per plant (46.12), number of pods per plant (20.81), pod length (54.15 cm), pod weight (20.06 g), and total pod weight...

Short- and long-term effects of elevated CO₂ on the growth and nitrogen content of Panax japonicus

Xiao Wang, E Liang, Deyan Li, Xiaohui Song

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(4):324-332 | DOI: 10.17221/110/2024-HORTSCI  

Panax japonicus (T. Nees) C.A. Mey is a rare plant that is used in Chinese herbal medicine. Two-year-old Panax japonicus seedlings were grown in open-top chambers under ambient CO₂ (aCO₂), moderately (e1CO₂: 550 ± 15 μmol/mol) or substantially (e2CO₂: 750 ± 15 μmol/mol) elevated CO₂ to study their effects on plant growth and nitrogen (N) content. After 27 days, the net photosynthetic rate (P_n) of e2CO₂-treated seedlings was significantly higher (20.09%) than that of seedlings grown under aCO₂. However, by day 51, the...

Effects of application of biostimulants and growth regulators on root traits and analysis of root architecture with machine learning in Lilium

Ömer Sari

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(4):313-323 | DOI: 10.17221/100/2024-HORTSCI  

Apart from the roots, the bulb is the most important organ for plant development of the lily plant. In this experiment, the effects of mycorrhizal, vermicompost and promalin applications on the root architecture of Lilium oriental hybrid ‘Adelante’, a bulbous plant, were to be investigated. It was found that the effect of the treatments on root length (128.6 cm), root surface area (8 cm³), number of tips (111.5), number of forks (354.4) and number of crossings (86.2) was lower than that of the control. In terms of root volume, the applications of vermicompost (3 cm²) and promalin (3 cm³) were the...

Effect of harvest time on total phenolic and flavonoid contents and antioxidant capacities of two grape varieties from Trebinje vineyard area

Mersija Delić, Milenko Blesić, Fikreta Behmen, Anstasija Anđušić, Fahrudin Topčić, Senad Murtić

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(4):304-312 | DOI: 10.17221/52/2025-HORTSCI  

The aim of this study was to analyse the effects of harvest timing on the total phenolic and flavonoid contents, in addition to the total antioxidant capacity in the berries of ‘Žilavka’ and ‘Vranac’ varieties grown in the Trebinje vineyard area. Grape samples for both varieties were collected at three distinct points during their ripening. The chosen harvest dates were set 10 days apart, and the optimal date for grape harvesting was determined by assessing the sugar content and titratable acidity present in the grapes. Total phenolics, total flavonoids and total antioxidant activity of grape samples were determined by the Folin-Ciocalteu...

A study on effects of rootstocks on vine balance of 'Cerason' cultivar

Jiří Tethal, Jiří Sochor, Radek Sotolář, Pavel Pavloušek, Mojmír Baroň, Richard Danko, Magdalena Kapłan, Kamila Klimek

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(4):293-303 | DOI: 10.17221/16/2025-HORTSCI  

‘Cerason’ is an interspecific cultivar of grapevine that has been bred and selected in the Czech Republic (2008). The cultivar is a result of crossing the cultivars ‘Merlan’ and ‘Fratava’ and shows very promising potential within the framework of a fungus-resistant (PIWI) cultivar, making it particularly suitable for organic wine-making. This paper presents the results of an experiment performed with seven selected rootstock cultivars (viz. ‘Kober 125AA’, ‘Amos’, ‘Börner’, ‘Crâciunel 2’, ‘Kober 5BB’, ‘K1SO4’ and ‘Teleki 5C’)...

Trans-polydatin and trans-resveratrol in grape berries grown under organic and conventional production systems

Aleksandra Šušnjar, Tomaž Polak, Andrej Živković, Sanja Lazić, Slavica Vuković, Siniša Mitrić, Darko Guljaš, Dragana Bošković, Jelena Ećimović, Dragana Šunjka

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(4):281-292 | DOI: 10.17221/231/2024-HORTSCI  

Resveratrol and polydatin are stilbenes with notable antioxidant and health benefits, making them important compounds in health promotion, grapevine production, and oenology. This study aimed to monitor the trans isomers of these compounds in twelve grape varieties (red and white), grown under organic production (OP) and conventional production (CP) systems. A novel high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with a diode array detector (HPLC-DAD) method was developed and validated, demonstrating sensitivity and reliability for the quantification of the mentioned stilbenes. The method was applied to real samples, enabling the evaluation...

The influence of LED light on the development and antioxidant status of broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) microgreens

Suzana Pavlović, Zdenka Girek, Jelena Damnjanović, Svetlana Roljević Nikolić, Dragana Stevanović, Milan Ugrinović

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(3):272-280 | DOI: 10.17221/44/2024-HORTSCI  

The aim of the research was to examine the influence of different light treatments on the growth, phytochemicals and antioxidant potential of broccoli microgreens. Plants were grown in a growth chamber under LED (light-emitting diode) cold white, red and blue light and under fluorescent cold white light (control). The results showed that white and blue light treatments were the best for microgreen growth. Higher concentration of pigments was recorded in plants grown under LED light compared to those grown under FL (fluorescent lamp) light. The content of phenols and flavonoids had a positive and significant correlation with DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl)...

Comprehensive protection of tomato photosystem under cold stress by Streptomyces sp. TOR3209

Jia Ma, Jieli Peng, Nan Jia, Xu Wang, Yuxi He, Entao Wang, Dong Hu, Zhanwu Wang

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(3):261-271 | DOI: 10.17221/90/2024-HORTSCI  

The plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium Streptomyces sp. TOR3209 induces plant tolerance in a wide range of stress conditions. However, the protection of photosystem under cold stress has not been fully understood. Here we reported that the photochemistry activity of photosystem II (PSII) was increased in tomato plants receiving TOR3209 treatment, including the maximum quantum efficiency of PSII photochemistry (Fv/Fm), PSII operating efficiency (ΦPSII), PSII maximum efficiency (Fv’/Fm’), and non-photochemical quenching (NPQ). Microscopic study revealed that the integrity of chloroplast structure was greatly...

Investigating the effects of ethephon (2-chloroethylphosphonic acid) on Persian walnut fruit quality

Reza Khosravi Zanjani, Majid Abdouss, Mohsen Mohammadi

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(3):250-260 | DOI: 10.17221/82/2023-HORTSCI  

The darkness of the kernel and the lack of simultaneous ripening of the mesocarp and endocarp are among the most significant challenges in Iranian walnut orchards. The mentioned problems appear more in areas with hot and humid summers. The research focused on the quality of the kernel in terms of colour and marketability, as well as the dry matter of the kernels. Additionally, the ease of mesocarp separation from endocarp was examined. Experimental trials were designed with 27 treatment combinations to address the mentioned issues using varying concentrations of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid (ethephon) at different harvest dates. In this study, using...

Inter-specific cucurbitaceous rootstock enhances plant growth, photosynthetic, root architecture and yield traits in grafted cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

Anant Bahadur, Anish Kumar Singh, Sapana Yadav, Rajeev Kumar, Hare Krishna, Tusar Kanti Behera

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(3):237-249 | DOI: 10.17221/96/2024-HORTSCI  

In recent years, grafting has emerged as an efficient and alternative tool to the relatively slow conventional breeding methods, aiming to increase tolerance to abiotic stresses and soil pathogens while improving yield and quality attributes in fruit vegetables. In the present investigation, six inter-specific cucurbitaceous rootstocks, viz. sponge gourd (SG), ridge gourd (RG), ash gourd (AG), bottle gourd (BG), and Summerfit (SF), an inter-specific hybrid of snap melon × acidulus melon, were evaluated for cucumber (C) cv. ‘Kashi Nutan’. Experimental findings revealed that cucumber grafted onto inter-specific SF exhibited a 14.63%, 57.5%,...