Enhancing Stress Tolerance in Horticultural Plants Through Genomics and Gene Editing
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2)".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026 | Viewed by 20
Special Issue Editors
Interests: molecular plant sciences; plant genetic and breeding; plant biotechnology; phytohormones
Interests: genetics; cell biology; molecular biology
Interests: quercus; genetic diversity; evolutionary biology; population genetics; phylogeography
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Dear Colleagues,
Recent advances in genomics and gene editing have provided unprecedented opportunities for the improvement of horticultural crops. Traits such as yield, quality, stress tolerance, disease resistance, and postharvest performance can now be precisely modified and enhanced. This Special Issue aims to collect original research and review articles that explore the physiological, biochemical and molecular basis of horticultural traits and highlight the application of innovative biotechnologies across fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, and bamboos. The scope of this Special Issue includes the genome sequencing and functional genomics of horticultural species, CRISPR/Cas-mediated trait modification, the discovery of key regulatory genes, molecular breeding strategies, and the integration of multi-omics approaches. By compiling contributions from diverse fields, this Special Issue seeks to provide a platform for sharing innovative findings, promoting collaboration, and accelerating the translation of molecular insights into practical horticultural applications.
Dr. Li-Jun Huang
Dr. Song Sheng
Dr. Xiao-Long Jiang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- horticultural traits
- functional genomics
- physiological parameter
- gene editing
- molecular breeding
- phytohormones
- metabolites
- gene characterization
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