Genetic Breeding and Diversity of Fruit Germplasm Resources
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Fruit Production Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 88
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ploidy breeding; omics data mining; the formation of fruit quality
Interests: apple; abiotic stress tolerance; nutrient use efficiency; germplasm; genetic; microbiome
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fruit germplasm resources represent the genetic foundation for sustainable horticultural development, providing essential material for breeding programs aimed at improving yield, quality, resistance, and adaptability. Advances in molecular biology, genomics, and biotechnology have greatly expanded our ability to explore genetic diversity, uncover evolutionary relationships, and utilize key genes in fruit improvement.
This Special Issue welcomes studies on the collection, characterization, and conservation of fruit germplasm, as well as novel breeding approaches that integrate traditional methods with modern techniques such as genome editing, marker-assisted selection, and multi-omics analysis. Contributions may cover a wide range of species, including tomato, pear, apple, strawberry, and Phyllanthus emblica, with an emphasis on discovering valuable traits for improved fruit quality, yield, and resilience against biotic and abiotic stresses. The Issue also addresses challenges such as germplasm conservation, core collection development, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies. Overall, this collection will explore innovative breeding strategies, resource utilization, and the preservation of genetic diversity to support future crop improvement
Dr. Lihu Wang
Prof. Dr. Bowen Liang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- genetic diversity
- germplasm resources
- fruit crops
- molecular markers
- phenotypic traits
- breeding
- core collections
- genome-wide association study (GWAS)
- gene editing
- sustainable agriculture
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