Berry Crop Production and Protection

Berry crops include but are not limited to the genera: Fragaria (strawberry Rosaceae) Ribes (currant and gooseberry Grossulariaceae) Rubus (brambles: raspberry and blackberry; Rosaceae) Vaccinium (blueberry cranberry and lingonberry; Ericaceae) and Vitis (grapes Vitaceae). The significant role of these fruits in maintaining human health has increased their popularity and production dramatically across the world. This Special Issue of Agronomy covers berry crops in the areas of breeding genetics germplasm production systems propagation plant and soil nutrition pest and disease management postharvest health benefits marketing and economics and other related areas. The aim will be to bring together a collection of valuable articles that will serve as a foundation of innovative ideas for production and protection of health-promoting berry crops in changed environment.]