The Dynamics of Fruit Quality: From Formation to Regulation
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Horticultural and Floricultural Crops".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 53
Special Issue Editor
Interests: fruit development and quality formation; sugar and acid metabolism; maintenance of postharvest fruit quality
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fruits play a crucial role in human diet and nutrition. Breeding scientists have focused on the traits and improvement of fruit quality. Fruit quality, including color, flavor, aroma, and texture, is closely related to a series of metabolic pathways in the process of fruit ripening. Therefore, studying and understanding the mechanisms of quality control are critical to improving fruit quality. In this Special Issue, we aim to exchange knowledge on any aspect related to the formation and regulation of fruit quality, thus providing new insights and technical references for the high-quality breeding of fruit crops. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Genetic and epigenetic regulation of quality-related traits;
- Biosynthesis and accumulation of pigments, volatiles, sugars, acids, and health-promoting compounds;
- The role of hormones and environmental signals in ripening and quality development;
- Omics-driven discoveries (genomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, etc.);
- Applications of gene editing, molecular breeding, and bioengineering for quality improvement;
- Postharvest management and technological interventions preserving quality.
We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews that deepen our understanding of quality control mechanisms and offer innovative strategies for breeding high-quality fruit crops. This Special Issue aims to support sustainable fruit production and meet evolving consumer demands through advanced science and technology.
Dr. Shaojia Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fruits
- color
- flavor
- texture
- physiology
- cultivation
- postharvest
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