Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2)
A section of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524).
Section Information
The Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology Section publishes original manuscripts of diverse types related to horticultural crops including vegetables, fruit trees, vines, berries, ornamental shrubs and trees, flowers, and aromatic and medicinal plants.
Publications will highlight research related to use of genetics, genomics, and gene expression approaches for understanding biological processes in horticultural crops. Approaches related to the understanding of genes and genomes, functional genomics, and genome-scale analysis will be considered. Research encompassing all aspects of plant improvement, pre-breeding and breeding methodologies, and research on qualitative and quantitative inheritance of traits in horticultural crops along with biotechnology approaches, including gene editing and synthetic biology approaches for horticultural crop improvement, will also be considered for publication.
In particular, Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2) welcomes contributions by early career researchers and propositions for research topics. In addition, we invite senior scientists to initiate and serve as Guest Editors of new Special Issues on a single and particular theme.
Keywords
- DNA
- chromosome
- gene
- allele
- polymorphism
- genotype
- haplotype
- molecular marker
- quantitative trait locus
- GWAS
- physical map
- genetic map
- genome sequencing
- genome-wide association
- phenotyping
- phenomics
- RNAseq
- gene expression
- hybridization
- recombinant inbred lines
- inheritance
- gene editing
- synthetic biology
- transgenic
- agrobacterium
- particle gun
- transient expression
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Genome Alignment and Regulatory Genomics in Horticultural Crops (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Genetics and Molecular Breeding of Brassica Crops (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Reproductive Growth in Perennial Fruit Trees: Importance and Impact of Climate Change (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Advances in Germplasm Innovation and Utilization of Tomato (Deadline: 21 May 2026)
- Advances in the Molecular Genetics and Omics of Vegetable and Fruit Crops (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Breeding Strategies for Abiotic Stress Resilience and Growth Adaptability in Horticultural Crops (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Vitis Genetic Resources: Phenotyping, Genotyping, and Utilization for Sustainable Viticulture (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Advances in Genomics, Genetic Diversity and Breeding Strategies of Grapevine (Deadline: 10 June 2026)
- Enhancing Stress Tolerance in Horticultural Plants Through Genomics and Gene Editing (Deadline: 15 June 2026)
- Advances in Microbe-Assisted Breeding for Enhanced Fruit Quality and Plant Resilience (Deadline: 19 June 2026)
- Germplasm Resources and Genetic Improvement of Cucurbit Crops (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- Color Formation and Regulation in Horticultural Plants (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Genomic Insights into Climate Resilience: Tools and Strategies for Coffee Improvement (Deadline: 25 July 2026)
- Breeding and Production Practices for Root Vegetables and Tubers (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Plant Cell and Tissue Culture: A Tool in Biotechnology (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Genetic Improvement and Stress Resistance Regulation of Fruit Trees (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- A Decade of Research on Vegetable Crops: From Omics to Biotechnology (Deadline: 28 August 2026)
- Advancements in Genetic Improvement of Stress Tolerance in Vegetable Crops (Deadline: 18 September 2026)
- Multi-Omics-Driven Breeding for Tropical Horticultural Crops (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Genes and Their Regulatory Networks Underlying Secondary Metabolite Biosynthesis in Horticultural Crops (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- New Insights into Breeding and Genetic Improvement of Fruit Crops (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Molecular Regulation of Flowering and Development in Ornamental Plants (Deadline: 15 November 2026)
- Molecular Biology for Stress Management in Horticultural Plants (Deadline: 15 November 2026)
- Genetic Innovation and Breeding in Ornamental Plants (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Genetic Mapping and QTL Analysis for Key Traits in Horticultural Crops (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Molecular Regulation of Fruit Ripening and Quality (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Growth, Development, and Stress Responses in Cucurbitaceae Crops (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
