John Hammond
@profjohnhammond.bsky.social
Professor of Crop Science at the University of Reading, in the UK, working on cropping systems for sustainable food production and abiotic stress resilience in crops. The views expressed here are my own.
Very excited to be the new Senior Editor for @jhortscib.bsky.social. My editorial in this years first issue outlines my plans for the journal and the importance of peer review for high quality and impactful research that serves the #horticultural industry.
The first issue of the 101st volume of The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology is now online!
Start reading the articles at: tandfonline.com/toc/thsb20/1...
#plantsci #HortSci #CropSci #Biotech
Start reading the articles at: tandfonline.com/toc/thsb20/1...
#plantsci #HortSci #CropSci #Biotech
January 6, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Very excited to be the new Senior Editor for @jhortscib.bsky.social. My editorial in this years first issue outlines my plans for the journal and the importance of peer review for high quality and impactful research that serves the #horticultural industry.
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Comment in @nature.com: "Food will be more affordable — if we double funds for agriculture research now" www.nature.com/articles/d41...
A global drop in public and private investment in agricultural science in the past four decades is partly to blame for high food prices, an analysis reveals.
A global drop in public and private investment in agricultural science in the past four decades is partly to blame for high food prices, an analysis reveals.
Food will be more affordable — if we double funds for agriculture research now
A global drop in public and private investment in agricultural science in the past four decades is partly to blame for high food prices, an analysis reveals.
www.nature.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Comment in @nature.com: "Food will be more affordable — if we double funds for agriculture research now" www.nature.com/articles/d41...
A global drop in public and private investment in agricultural science in the past four decades is partly to blame for high food prices, an analysis reveals.
A global drop in public and private investment in agricultural science in the past four decades is partly to blame for high food prices, an analysis reveals.
Another new #PhD opportunity, in collaboration with Maurice Bosch & John Doonan and me, based @aberuni.bsky.social investigating how #heat stress effects flowers and ultimately seed production in #Brassica. Find out more at research.reading.ac.uk/foodbiosyste...
December 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Another new #PhD opportunity, in collaboration with Maurice Bosch & John Doonan and me, based @aberuni.bsky.social investigating how #heat stress effects flowers and ultimately seed production in #Brassica. Find out more at research.reading.ac.uk/foodbiosyste...
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#Fruit set is moderately dependent on #insect #pollinators in #strawberry and is limited by the availability of #pollen under natural open conditions.
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:6, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Bees #Flies #Flowers #Fragaria
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:6, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Bees #Flies #Flowers #Fragaria
Fruit set is moderately dependent on insect pollinators in strawberry and is limited by the availability of pollen under natural open conditions
Modern strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa Duch.) cultivars are hermaphrodite and have fertile flowers, with the anthers releasing viable pollen. Cultivars are self-compatible and do not require cross-p...
doi.org
December 9, 2025 at 12:43 PM
#Fruit set is moderately dependent on #insect #pollinators in #strawberry and is limited by the availability of #pollen under natural open conditions.
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:6, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Bees #Flies #Flowers #Fragaria
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:6, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Bees #Flies #Flowers #Fragaria
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Specific wavelength #LED #light pulses during #postharvest modify vitamin C and organic acids content in #raspberry and #blackberry #fruit.
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Rubus #Nutrition #VitaminC #OrganicAcids
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Rubus #Nutrition #VitaminC #OrganicAcids
Specific wavelength LED light pulses modify vitamin C and organic acids content in raspberry and blackberry fruit during postharvest
Light-emitting diodes (LED) have emerged as a non-polluting and energy-saving technology in fruit postharvest. The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of different LED light pulses during r...
doi.org
November 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Specific wavelength #LED #light pulses during #postharvest modify vitamin C and organic acids content in #raspberry and #blackberry #fruit.
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Rubus #Nutrition #VitaminC #OrganicAcids
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Rubus #Nutrition #VitaminC #OrganicAcids
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Evaluation of #rootstocks resistant to gummy stem #blight and their effect on the #fruit yield and quality traits of grafted #watermelon (#Citrullus lanatus).
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit:
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit:
Evaluation of rootstocks resistant to gummy stem blight and their effect on the fruit yield and quality traits of grafted watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai)
Three gummy stem blight (GSB) resistant watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides) genotypes (IIHR-82, IIHR-617 and BIL-53), two resistant bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) genotypes (BG-95, BG...
doi.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Evaluation of #rootstocks resistant to gummy stem #blight and their effect on the #fruit yield and quality traits of grafted #watermelon (#Citrullus lanatus).
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit:
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit:
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#CPPU and salicylic acid application improve #fruit retention, yield, and fruit quality of #mango cv. Dusehri.
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Mangifera #SalicylicAcid #FruitQuality
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Mangifera #SalicylicAcid #FruitQuality
CPPU and salicylic acid application improved fruit retention, yield, and fruit quality of mango cv. Dusehri
The present investigation was aimed at assessing the efficacy of N1-(2-chloro-4-pyridyl)-N3-phenylurea (CPPU) and salicylic acid on fruit retention, yield, and quality of mango cv. Dusehri. The res...
doi.org
November 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
#CPPU and salicylic acid application improve #fruit retention, yield, and fruit quality of #mango cv. Dusehri.
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Mangifera #SalicylicAcid #FruitQuality
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Mangifera #SalicylicAcid #FruitQuality
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Conventional and modern #breeding technologies for improving dwarf #coconut cultivars: A #review.
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Cocos
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Cocos
Conventional and modern breeding technologies for improving dwarf coconut cultivars: A review
Coconut (Cocos nuciferaL.) is a multipurpose plantation crop with versatile uses, including as a refreshing drink, edible oil, and, nutraceuticals. Its nutraceutical properties have increased demand in global markets...
doi.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Conventional and modern #breeding technologies for improving dwarf #coconut cultivars: A #review.
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Cocos
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Cocos
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Changes in physical, #carbohydrate, and #antioxidant properties of sweet acorn #squash during development and cold #storage
To read this new article in JHSB, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Cucurbita #fruit #AcornSquash
To read this new article in JHSB, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Cucurbita #fruit #AcornSquash
Changes in physical, carbohydrate, and antioxidant properties of sweet acorn squash during development and cold storage
Acorn squash are a conveniently sized, inexpensive, nutritious vegetable, but the fruit quality of traditional cultivars is often unsatisfactory. New, sweet-tasting acorn squash were developed recently, but data on their fruit development and storability are limited...
doi.org
November 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Changes in physical, #carbohydrate, and #antioxidant properties of sweet acorn #squash during development and cold #storage
To read this new article in JHSB, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Cucurbita #fruit #AcornSquash
To read this new article in JHSB, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Cucurbita #fruit #AcornSquash
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A #review on #nanotechnological advancements in #tomato: a model #plant. An introduction to #nanotechnology and the implications for the #crop.
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Nanomaterial #Solanum
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Nanomaterial #Solanum
A review on nanotechnological advancements in tomato: a model plant
In modern agriculture, sustainable production and efficiency are unimaginable without the use of agrochemicals such as pesticides, fertilisers, herbicides, etc. Nanotechnology has the potential to ...
doi.org
November 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
A #review on #nanotechnological advancements in #tomato: a model #plant. An introduction to #nanotechnology and the implications for the #crop.
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Nanomaterial #Solanum
To rediscover one of our most read articles in JHSB 98:5, visit: doi.org/10.1080/1462...
#Nanomaterial #Solanum
Very excited to announce a new #Phd opportunity with myself at the University of Reading and Silvia Pressel and Anne Jungblut @nhm-london.bsky.social investigating #heat ☀️ and #drought 💧 stress on #root #soil interactions. Deadline for applications is 12 Jan 2026.
blogs.reading.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
📣 We're hiring! Great opportunity for someone to join us in the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development at the University of Reading working on #crop #protection #agronomy. See jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai... for all the details.
Lecturer in Crop Protection:Whiteknights Reading UK
Closing date: 23:59 on 5th January 2026
jobs.reading.ac.uk
November 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
📣 We're hiring! Great opportunity for someone to join us in the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development at the University of Reading working on #crop #protection #agronomy. See jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai... for all the details.
We're recruiting a Postdoc in Soil and Crop Sciences to work on the LEGUMINOSE Project www.leguminose.eu during the final year to collect additional data in the field and the laboratory, undertake data analysis, write papers, and share data with stakeholders. jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Sustainable agriculture through legume-cereal intercropping
The EU-funded LEGUMINOSE project aims to establish legume-cereal intercropping as a mainstream method in sustainable agriculture.
www.leguminose.eu
November 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We're recruiting a Postdoc in Soil and Crop Sciences to work on the LEGUMINOSE Project www.leguminose.eu during the final year to collect additional data in the field and the laboratory, undertake data analysis, write papers, and share data with stakeholders. jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Where at Groundswell, so come and see the Transforming UK Food Systems programme of projects and bag a free sample of faba bean at stand E17 in the pasture field
July 2, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Where at Groundswell, so come and see the Transforming UK Food Systems programme of projects and bag a free sample of faba bean at stand E17 in the pasture field
Looking forward to hosting this @aabiologists.bsky.social conference on #legumes in June at the University of Reading. Some great speakers lined up, so get your abstract in soon to join them😀🥜☘️
Legumes Science and Practice 3.
June 3-4 2025.
University of Reading
Abstract submission is OPEN!
Meeting website -> cvent.me/neBz1X
June 3-4 2025.
University of Reading
Abstract submission is OPEN!
Meeting website -> cvent.me/neBz1X
February 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Looking forward to hosting this @aabiologists.bsky.social conference on #legumes in June at the University of Reading. Some great speakers lined up, so get your abstract in soon to join them😀🥜☘️
It's that time of year again... #PhD studentship calls are open. We have 38 projects advertised as part of our www.research.reading.ac.uk/foodbiosystems #doctoral training programme, including a couple with me😁 We also offer a mentoring scheme for applicants (deadline for mentor 17 Jan). Good luck!
www.research.reading.ac.uk
December 20, 2024 at 3:40 PM
It's that time of year again... #PhD studentship calls are open. We have 38 projects advertised as part of our www.research.reading.ac.uk/foodbiosystems #doctoral training programme, including a couple with me😁 We also offer a mentoring scheme for applicants (deadline for mentor 17 Jan). Good luck!
Just spent a great week with colleagues from our www.legumiose.eu project in Šumperk, Czech Republic at AgriTec talking about all things #intercropping Thanks for hosting us😀
November 16, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Just spent a great week with colleagues from our www.legumiose.eu project in Šumperk, Czech Republic at AgriTec talking about all things #intercropping Thanks for hosting us😀