Physiological Response, Genetic Research and Quality Improvement of Ornamental Crops

Dear Colleagues,

Ornamental crops play an important role in human life. With the rapid development of the economy and the improvement of people's living standards, the demand for ornamental crops is increasing day-by-day. High-end ornamental crops with excellent characteristics in terms of quality, resistance, etc., have broad market prospects. In order to obtain ornamental plants with excellent characteristics, it is first necessary to thoroughly study their regulatory mechanisms; therefore, the study of the physiological response and molecular biology of ornamental crops cannot only provide assistance for clarifying the regulatory mechanisms, but also help to obtain candidate genes that can be used for quality improvement. Based on these, we have decided to launch this Special Issue on “Physiological Response, Genetic Research and Quality Improvement of Ornamental Crops”.

This Special Issue focuses on the ornamental qualities and stress resistance of ornamental crops, including flower color, flower shape, flower fragrance, stem strength, heat, drought, salt, molecular breeding, and so on. It welcomes contributions from researchers working in the field of the physiological and molecular biology of ornamental plants. All types of articles, such as original research and reviews, are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Daqiu Zhao
Guest Editor

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• ornamental plants
• quality improvement
• stress
• physiological response
• molecular biology