Genetics, Genomics and Breeding of Vegetable Crops
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 October 2025 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editors
Interests: vegetable genetics; vegetable breeding; vegetable crop production
Interests: plant molecular genetics; bioinformatics; abiotic stress in plants
Interests: plant biotechnology; plant genomics; plant micropropagation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in the application of genetic, genomic, and classical breeding approaches to vegetable crops. Recognizing the growing importance of horticulture in the global context of food security and sustainability, we welcome contributions that explore one or more of these issues, including aspects of molecular genetics, functional genomics, or classical breeding. Topics of interest include but are not limited to, functional genomics, gene editing, molecular markers, genetic diversity studies, marker-assisted selection, classical breeding strategies, and the development and evaluation of genotypes aimed at improving productivity and resilience to biotic and abiotic stresses, particularly in the context of climate changes. We also invite the submission of articles emphasizing the impact of these technologies and methodologies on increasing productivity, enhancing nutritional quality, and improving the tolerance of vegetable crops. This Special Issue provides an opportunity to disseminate research and promote the integration of scientific and practical knowledge, contributing to the advancement and sustainability of the horticultural sector.
Dr. André Ricardo Ricardo Zeist
Dr. Tiago Benedito Dos Santos
Dr. Valdir Marcos Stefenon
Dr. Juliano Tadeu Vilela de Resende
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- molecular markers
- gene editing
- genetic diversity
- marker-assisted selection
- tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses
- classical breeding
- crop improvement strategies
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