Genetic Breeding and Biotechnology of Garden Plants

Dear Colleagues,

The field of genetic breeding and biotechnology of garden plants is a vibrant arena where the techniques such as molecular marker-assisted selection, genomic editing, transgenic technologies, and tissue culture are harnessed to augment the desirable qualities of garden plants. Furthermore, this domain is dedicated to unraveling the intricate mechanisms governing plant growth and development, pinpointing genes that are pivotal to key traits like floral morphology, pigmentation, and plant architecture. The ultimate goal is to refine these attributes through breeding and biotechnology, elevating the esthetic and agronomic values of garden plants. It is with great enthusiasm that we introduce this Topic on "Genetic Breeding and Biotechnology of Garden Plants", designed to be a curated collection of the latest advancements in these domains. This Topic warmly welcomes the latest research results on molecular marker-assisted selection, genomic editing, and biotechnologies of garden plants, with the goal of advancing research in the field of genetic breeding and biotechnology of garden plants, as well as other related fields.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The role of regulation mechanisms in plant growth and development;
• Flower color changes using transgenic technology;
• Floral morphology and development using transgenic technology;
• Gene function analysis using genomic editing;
• Molecular marker-assisted selection in garden plants.

Dr. Bin Dong
Dr. Guirong Qiao
Dr. Shiwei Zhong
Topic Editors