Jianhua Wang¹ , Xiaoying Li²

1 Niujinsuiyue Agricultural Development (Songyang County) Co., Ltd, Songyang, 323406, Zhejiang, China
2 Songyang County Shuimoshicang Agricultural Products Co., Ltd, Songyang 323499, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
Genomics and Applied Biology, 2026, Vol. 17, No. 2   
Received: 11 Mar., 2026    Accepted: 13 Apr., 2026    Published: 28 Apr., 2026

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Simplified cultivation techniques have emerged as a practical approach to improving the efficiency, stability, and scalability of medicinal plant production. Lonicera japonica (honeysuckle), a widely used medicinal crop rich in phenolic acids and flavonoids, faces multiple challenges in current production systems, including labor-intensive harvesting, unstable quality, and region-specific variability. This review systematically summarizes simplified cultivation techniques for honeysuckle across four main aspects: planting, field management, pest and disease control, and mechanization. It further evaluates their application effects on plant growth, yield, quality, labor input, and economic performance. Evidence from agronomic experiments indicates that practices such as formula fertilization, standardized planting geometry, and controlled irrigation can significantly improve yield and stabilize production. Meanwhile, quality is closely related to ecological conditions, genetic background, and harvest timing, suggesting that simplified cultivation must be region-specific and quality-oriented. Mechanization studies demonstrate that harvesting robots, although not yet fully commercialized, provide measurable improvements in labor efficiency and highlight the importance of canopy standardization. Case analysis shows that model-based fertilization can increase yield by over 30% and improve economic returns. Overall, simplified cultivation is not equivalent to low-input agriculture but represents a structured reduction of unnecessary variability through standardized and repeatable practices. Future development should focus on integrating agronomic optimization with quality control systems and mechanization requirements, while strengthening farmer training and regional adaptability. These findings provide a practical framework for improving honeysuckle production under both smallholder and large-scale plantation systems.

Honeysuckle; Simplified cultivation; Yield and quality; Mechanization; GACP