Conservation and Comprehensive Utilization of Germplasm Resources in Horticultural Crops
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Genetics, Genomics and Breeding".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 January 2026) | Viewed by 3268
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Interests: plant molecular biology; plant breeding; metabolomics
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Interests: micropropagation; plant tissue culture; plant growth and development; plant biotechnology
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Dear Colleagues,
For the past few thousand years, horticultural crops have been vital to human society, providing essential nutrients, therapeutic compounds, and raw materials, thereby contributing to food security and human well-being. The high genetic diversity of horticultural species poses a significant challenge for scientists in finding effective approaches to identify and select individuals that can be used to develop more valuable horticultural varieties. These varieties must be well adapted to global climate change conditions and possess high nutritional and curative properties. Plant breeding heavily relies on available genetic resources and cutting-edge technologies. In this context, the use of multi-OMICS approaches (e.g., genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics) and modern phenotyping methods to study the conservation and utilization of horticultural genetic resources has profoundly impacted our understanding of plant diversity and the complex biological processes underlying horticultural traits. This Special Issue aims to highlight new and modern approaches for the identification, collection, characterization, and comprehensive use of horticultural genetic resources from wild areas and germplasm collections. By investing in innovative conservation strategies and promoting the efficient use of genetic resources, we can effectively and sustainably address global food security challenges.
Dr. Monica Harta
Dr. Doina Clapa
Dr. Cristian Radu Sisea
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- genetic diversity
- conservation strategies
- agro-morphological characterization
- DNA fingerprinting
- phytochemical characterization
- multi-OMICS approaches
- phenotyping
- food security
- nutritional properties
- bioactive compounds
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