The Science of Horticulture serves as a comprehensive resource that introduces all key stakeholders, including students, scientists, extension officers, farmers, and policy planners, to the most recent scientific research findings in horticulture. In light of the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the marketing of horticultural products has become a top priority. Over 110 countries have signed various trade-related agreements, with the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) specifically demonstrating the commitment of member nations to utilize intellectual property as a means of achieving economic balance and reducing trade barriers. The legislative history of the TRIPS Agreement, General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), Madrid Agreement, Chairmans draft, Dunkel draft, general protection under article 22, and certain aspects of TRIPS definition are all elaborated upon. A few notable horticultural crops, such as Malabar Pepper, Alleppy Green Cardamom, Assam Tea, Darjeeling Tea, Nilgiri Tea, and Coorge Orange, have been registered under Geographical Indication (Gi) appellation. This issue of the journal is edited by Latha S. Nair, an Intellectual Property Firm based in Gurgaon.
