About this Research Topic
We are delighted to present our inaugural "Women in Horticultural Postharvest Physiology, Management and Technology" article collection, a dedicated Frontiers in Horticulture special issue aimed at celebrating the achievements of women in science.
At present, less than 30% of researchers worldwide are women. Long-standing biases and gender stereotypes are discouraging girls and women away from science-related fields, and STEM research in particular. Science and gender equality are, however, essential to ensure sustainable development as highlighted by UNESCO. In order to change traditional mindsets, gender equality must be promoted, stereotypes defeated, and girls and women should be encouraged to pursue STEM careers.
Therefore, Frontiers in Horticulture is proud to offer this platform to promote the work of women scientists, across all fields of horticulture. This Research Topic is open for submissions across all specialty sections of our journal, and all manuscripts will be handled by an exemplary team of female editors. To be considered for this collection, one, or all, of the corresponding authors must identify as female.
At present, less than 30% of researchers worldwide are women. Long-standing biases and gender stereotypes are discouraging girls and women away from science-related fields, and STEM research in particular. Science and gender equality are, however, essential to ensure sustainable development as highlighted by UNESCO. In order to change traditional mindsets, gender equality must be promoted, stereotypes defeated, and girls and women should be encouraged to pursue STEM careers.
Therefore, Frontiers in Horticulture is proud to offer this platform to promote the work of women scientists, across all fields of horticulture. This Research Topic is open for submissions across all specialty sections of our journal, and all manuscripts will be handled by an exemplary team of female editors. To be considered for this collection, one, or all, of the corresponding authors must identify as female.
Keywords: Women in Science, #CollectionSeries, Postharvest Physiology Management and Technology
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