ISHS, the International Society for Horticultural Science, is the world's leading independent organization of horticulturists. With a membership open to researchers, educators, students, and horticultural industry professionals, ISHS serves as a globally recognized platform for research, information exchange, and collaboration in support of sustainable innovation in horticulture. Comprising over 70,000 individuals, universities, governments, institutions, libraries, and commercial companies, ISHS offers a truly global network.

It promotes research in all branches of horticulture and encourages international cooperation among scientific and technical professionals. ISHS communicates with its members through various Divisions, Commissions, and Working Groups that focus on specialized subject areas. These groups organize over 40 specialized symposia every year, where invited speakers present papers, research findings are debated, and discussions held.

The monographs compiled from these symposia are published as volumes of the renowned Acta Horticulturae, accessible to ISHS members attending the events. Additionally, ISHS publishes the European Journal of Horticultural Science (eJHS), focusing on applied and fundamental aspects of the entire food value chain, and Fruits, a leading scientific journal on tropical and subtropical horticultural crops. ISHS membership provides discounted access to these publications.

Furthermore, ISHS members enjoy the privilege of attending the biennial International Horticultural Congress, a premier event in the field, featuring presentations, networking opportunities, and specialized field trips. Join ISHS today to connect with an extensive network of horticultural professionals, stay updated with the latest research, and contribute to the advancement of sustainable horticulture. Visit their website to learn more and apply for membership