Advances in the Genetics and Precision Breeding of Tomato
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Plant Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 370
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Interests: genomics-assisted breeding; plant genetics; plant pathology; horticultural crops
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Dear Colleagues,
Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.) are a globally important vegetable crop with significant economic value, playing a crucial role in food security and agricultural sustainability. From a genetic and molecular biology perspective, tomatoes serve as a model for studying fruit development, disease resistance, and stress tolerance.
Recent efforts have focused on breeding tomatoes that are more adaptable to climate change, ensuring resilient crop production in the face of global environmental challenges. Additionally, there is a growing interest in enhancing flavor, aroma, and functional health benefits through genetic approaches. The integration of advanced breeding technologies—including Omics data-assisted breeding—represents a promising frontier for accelerating tomato improvement.
This Special Issue, “Advances in the Genetics and Precision Breeding of Tomato” aims to showcase groundbreaking research, innovative techniques, and comprehensive reviews that contribute to the understanding and improvement of tomato genetics and breeding strategies. We invite submissions of original research articles, reviews, and methodological papers exploring topics such as climate-resilient breeding, flavor and nutritional enhancement, and data-driven precision breeding strategies in tomato. Our goal is to gather innovative findings that will shape the future of tomato cultivation and breeding.
Dr. Younghoon Park
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- climate change
- gene editing
- genomic selection
- flavor
- functional compounds
- molecular marker
- omics
- precision breeding
- Solanum lycopersicum
- tomato
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