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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%,...

Endophytic Streptomyces extend the vase life of Gerbera jamesonii L. by modulating antioxidant system and suppressing bacterial growth

Wen Lin, Xi Wei, Ying Li, Muhammad Imran Ghani, Xiaojing Hu, Xiaoyulong Chen

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(3):224-236 | DOI: 10.17221/130/2023-HORTSCI  

Gerbera flowers are the best-selling cut flowers worldwide owing to their attractive appearance. Nevertheless, one significant challenge for gerbera flowers is their relatively short vase life. Commercially, synthetic chemicals are used to prolong the vase life of flowers; however, they are not environmentally friendly, posing sustainability concerns. Therefore, we used different concentrations of the biocontrol spore suspension of Streptomyces exfoliatus FT05W and evaluated their effect on vase life, bacterial population, and different morphology and physiological indices of gerbera cut flowers, with the objective of determining the optimal concentration...

Temporal variations in flowering of ‘Honeycrisp’ apple grafted on eight different rootstocks

Oscar Cruz-Alvarez, José de Jesus Ornelas-Paz, Diana Laura Araujo-Pallares, María Nohemí Frias-Moreno, Graciela Dolores Ávila-Quezada, Damaris Leopoldina Ojeda-Barrios, Juan Luis Jacobo-Cuellar

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(3):211-223 | DOI: 10.17221/32/2024-HORTSCI  

Malus domestica is one of the world’s most important deciduous fruit trees. Over a four-year period (2017–2020), temporal variations in flowering were evaluated in ‘Honeycrisp’ apple trees on eight rootstocks (G.30, G.969, G.202, G.41, G.11, M.9T337, M.26 EMLA and V.6) planted in 2014 in Chihuahua, México. Among the variables evaluated were the probability of late-spring frost, winter chill units, growing degree days, flowering period, foliar nutrient concentrations, trunk cross-sectional area, number and weight of fruit per tree, and production efficiency. Significantly different chill unit accumulations occurred over...

Effect of leaf-to-fruit ratio on kernel quality formation of walnut trees

Linhui Feng, Xian’an Yang, Shiwei Wang, Honglong Hao, Cuifang Zhang, Yicheng Gao, Yuqi Wang, Yusufu Alifu, Wenhui Zhao

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(3):201-210 | DOI: 10.17221/69/2024-HORTSCI  

The study focused on the relationship between leaf-to-fruit ratio (LFR) and walnut kernel quality in Juglans regia ‘Wen 185’. It was investigated how LFR influences single kernel weight, the contents and percentages of organic matter in kernels, the 13C distribution proportion (¹³C_DP) in crude fat and protein, and the number and size of oil bodies within the kernels. A gradually decreasing LFR led to reduced single kernel weight, the contents of crude fat, crude protein, and soluble sugar dramatically (P < 0.05), with no significant changes in the percentages and (¹³C_DP)...

Sweet cherry world research overview 2018–2020

Lubor Zelený, Gabriela Stryhalová, Jan Blažek

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(3):183-200 | DOI: 10.17221/28/2023-HORTSCI  

This review cites 137 reports from 25 countries. The highest citation numbers originate from the USA (14), China (14), and Italy (14). In contrast, only one reference is from Hungary, Iran, Morocco, and the United Kingdom. The references are divided into 16 topics. Results or conclusions of each study are briefly described, ranging by year of publication and alphabetical order of authors. The most important topic is physiological research, which includes 31 references. Referring to the years, the most productive was 2019 with 55 references, whereas the least prolific was the previous year 2018, providing only 33 references. One report was published...

Effect of Trichoderma harzianum against Fusarium oxysporum in resistant and susceptible tomato cultivars

Patcharaporn Suwor, Manthana Mueangkhong, Praphat Kawicha, Thanwanit Thanyasiriwat, Suchila Techawongstien, Sanjeet Kumar, Wen-Shi Tsai, Somsak Kramchote

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(2):173-181 | DOI: 10.17221/126/2023-HORTSCI  

Fusarium wilt disease presents a substantial challenge to tomato production, especially in an open field environment. The peroxidase (POD) activity and total phenolic compounds (TPCs) play a crucial role in measuring the antioxidant capacity of plants. Understanding the variations in the POD and TPC levels during disease-induced stress becomes important for effectively managing Fusarium wilt and enhancing tomato production. This study investigates the impacts of Trichoderma harzianum inoculation through the root drip method on five tomato cultivars. It compares these cultivars to their non-treated counterparts when they are subjected to infection...

Granular organic hydrosorbents increase water retention and resistance of boxwood seedlings during drought

Markéta Mayerová, Martin Stehlík, Tomáš Šimon, Petr Hutla, Ilona Gerndtová

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(2):162-172 | DOI: 10.17221/72/2024-HORTSCI  

Sufficient available water in the soil is critical for plant growth, especially soon after planting. Water absorbed by organic hydrosorbents has the potential to reduce drought stress after planting and improve seedling survival. This research evaluates the effectiveness of granular organic hydrosorbents (GOH) in increasing soil-water retention in a pot experiment with boxwood (Buxus sempervirens L.) seedlings. The leaf chlorophyll content was also evaluated to determine plant growth. The following fertilisers were used: GOH 1 comprised 50% biogas products and 50% wheat straw, and GOH 2 combined post-harvest grain, legume and oilseed residues....

European rose chafer prevalence on cultivated highbush blueberries

Maxhun Shehaj, Erzen Shehaj, Elbasan Çekaj, Agrinë Naqa, Blerinë Krasniqi

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(2):155-161 | DOI: 10.17221/28/2024-HORTSCI  

The purpose of this study was to detect the prevalence rate of European rose chafer (Cetonia aurata) on American highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum). The observation was made from the beginning of flowering to the end of harvest of the blueberry cultivars ‘Duke’, ‘Legacy’, and ‘Huron’. The incidence occurs during the first harvest of the ‘Duke’ cultivar. Three rows per cultivar, with 90 plants per row, were monitored during the research. Insects were collected on 15 infested plants per row, randomly selected, and counted. This procedure was repeated every second day, 3 times a day:...

Integrated effect of inorganic and bio-organic nutrients on alstroemeria growth, flowering and soil dynamics

Shweta Sharma, Anshul Kumar, Sabhya Pathania, B.P. Sharma, Bharati Kashyap, Abeer Hashem, Graciela Dolores Avila-Quezada, Elsayed Fathi Abd_Allah

Hort. Sci. (Prague), 2025, 52(2):144-154 | DOI: 10.17221/15/2024-HORTSCI  

Optimum nutrition is essential for quality cut flower production and for improving soil health. The study aims to evaluate the interaction between bio-organic and inorganic nutrient sources in enhancing alstroemeria (Alstroemeria hybrida L.) cut flower production and soil health for sustainable cultivation practice. Randomised block methodology involving 20 treatment combinations of inorganic fertilisers (NPK) and biostimulants (Panchgavya and Jeevamrit) applied at varying concentrations. Significant outcomes emerged from the combined influence of inorganic and organic sources of nutrients. The application of the 100% recommended dose of fertiliser...