Advances in Gene Regulation and Genetic Improvement of Fruit Trees
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: closed (20 May 2024) | Viewed by 1638
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fruit tree breeding
Interests: fruit tree breeding
Interests: peach; GWAS; breeding; genomics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue titled "Advances in Gene Regulation and Genetic Improvement of Fruit Trees" aims to explore the latest developments and advancements in gene regulation techniques and genetic improvement strategies specifically focused on fruit trees. Fruit trees play a crucial role in agriculture and horticulture, providing essential nutrients and contributing to the economy. Therefore, understanding their underlying genetic mechanisms and finding ways to improve fruit tree traits are of great importance.
This Special Issue invites researchers and experts in the field to contribute their original research articles, reviews, and perspectives on topics such as gene regulation, genetic engineering, and breeding techniques applied to fruit trees. The goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of the recent progress in understanding gene regulation and its impact on fruit tree improvement.
The articles featured in this Special Issue will cover a wide range of fruit tree species, including but not limited to apples, pears, peaches, grapes, oranges, and cherries. They will delve into the molecular mechanisms involved in gene regulation, exploring how specific genes impact fruit quality, yield, disease resistance, and other desirable traits. Additionally, advancements in genetic engineering techniques, such as CRISPR/Cas9, and their potential applications in fruit tree improvement will be discussed.
Overall, this Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, breeders, and professionals in the field of fruit tree genetics and breeding. It will contribute to the advancement of knowledge and provide insights into new strategies for enhancing fruit tree productivity and quality through gene regulation and genetic improvement.
Dr. Shouqian Feng
Dr. Dingli Li
Dr. Jian Guo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- gene regulation
- genetic improvement
- fruit tree
- agriculture
- horticulture
- genetic engineering
- breeding techniques
- molecular mechanisms
- CRISPR/Cas9
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