@Article{phyton.2026.081047,
AUTHOR = {Yu Yang, Biao Jia, Xin Ma, Hailing Shang, Shuai Lou, Chao Zhang, Jianming Zhao, Min Li, Jiali Bao, Zhongbo Wang, Dongjie Jia},
TITLE = {Growth Characteristics and Sustainable Cultivation Management Techniques of Small Berries: A Review with a Focus on Strawberry under Protected Agriculture},
JOURNAL = {Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany},
VOLUME = {},
YEAR = {},
NUMBER = {},
PAGES = {{pages}},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/phyton/online/detail/26870},
ISSN = {1851-5657},
ABSTRACT = {Small berries, represented by strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and aronia berries, are increasingly valued worldwide for their rich nutritional content and economic potential. This review systematically outlines the growth characteristics of these berries, with a focused analysis on strawberries-including their ecological adaptations and responses to soil, water, temperature, light, and nutrition. It further elaborates on the integrated technical system for protected strawberry cultivation, covering cultivar selection, seedling propagation, transplanting, water and nutrient management, environmental control, flower and fruit regulation, green pest control, and post-harvest handling. The paper also discusses innovative models for industry development, such as leisure agriculture integration and smart farming. The findings emphasize that precision management based on growth traits, supported by technological innovation and sustainable practices, is essential for enhancing yield, quality, and industry sustainability in protected small berry production.},
DOI = {10.32604/phyton.2026.081047}
}