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Guidelines for abstract and manuscript submission

Online Submission System

All abstracts and manuscripts must be submitted through the ROSA (Responsive Online System for Acta Horticulturae submission and review):

Submit via ROSA

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Abstract Requirements

  • Only abstracts submitted in English will be reviewed
  • Abstracts must not exceed 300 words
  • Abstracts must not contain tables, pictures, or graphs
  • All abbreviations must be spelled out on first use
  • Abstracts should be thoroughly checked for spelling and grammar

Abstract Submission Charge

An abstract submission charge is due upon submission of an abstract and applies to the presenting author only.

For ISHS Individual members, the abstract submission charge is fully waived.

Account Requirements

1

Create ISHS User Account

If you don't have an account yet, create one at ISHS Registration

2

Activate Your Account

Complete payment and wait for account activation

3

Submit Abstract

Abstracts must always be submitted by the presenting author using their own personal ISHS user account

Important: Submitting an abstract on behalf of, or using the ISHS user account of another author is strictly prohibited.

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline
28 February 2026

Abstracts must be submitted for consideration by the Scientific Committee

Notification of Acceptance
To Be Announced

Authors will be notified of provisional acceptance and presentation format (oral/poster)

Manuscript Submission Deadline
30 September 2026

For publication in Acta Horticulturae

Registration Deadline
To Be Announced

Presenting authors must register by this date

Manuscript Requirements

All oral presenters, including invited and keynote speakers, must submit a manuscript for Acta Horticulturae according to the Acta Horticulturae guidelines by 30 September 2026.

Alternative Publication Option

Presenters have the option to submit a full scientific manuscript on the topic presented at the symposium, for publication in the ISHS Scientific Journal eJHS in lieu of submitting a manuscript for Acta Horticulturae. Papers submitted in this manner will go through the standard procedures for peer-reviewed journal papers.

Authors of posters are strongly encouraged to prepare and submit a manuscript for Acta Horticulturae.

Important Conditions

  • Manuscript Requirement: Oral presenters who fail to submit a manuscript for publication in Acta Horticulturae or the ISHS Scientific Journal may be refused the floor for making their oral presentation.
  • Registration Requirement: Presenting authors of abstracts accepted for presentation (both oral/poster) must register for the symposium by the specified date. Failing to register will result in your abstract being withdrawn from the symposium program and your manuscript being withdrawn from the Acta Horticulturae symposium proceedings.
  • Presentation Requirement: Failing to present (oral/poster) at the symposium will result in your manuscript being withdrawn from the Acta Horticulturae symposium proceedings.

Need Help?

If you have any questions about the submission process, please contact the organizing committee.

Contact Organizing Committee

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