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School of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China
Research Institute of Subtropical Forestry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hangzhou 311400, China
Dr. Shiwei Zhong
School of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou 311300, China
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Genetic Breeding and Biotechnology of Garden Plants

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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
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Keywords

  • growth and development
  • transgenic technology
  • breeding
  • gene editing
  • tissue culture
  • molecular marker-assisted selection

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Applied Biosciences
applbiosci 		- - 2022 34.2 Days CHF 1000 Submit
Forests
forests 		2.4 4.4 2010 16.9 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Genes
genes 		2.8 5.2 2010 16.3 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Horticulturae
horticulturae 		3.1 3.5 2015 14.8 Days CHF 2200 Submit
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
ijms 		4.9 8.1 2000 18.1 Days CHF 2900 Submit

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An Exploration of Candidate Korean Native Poaceae Plants for Breeding New Varieties as Garden Materials in the New Climate Regime Based on Existing Data
by Sang Heon Kim and Wonwoo Cho
Horticulturae 2024, 10(11), 1158; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10111158 - 31 Oct 2024
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There is an increasing demand for low-maintenance public garden models, and environmental stress on plants due to climate change is growing. As a result, the demand for developing new plant varieties based on native species for use in gardens in response to climate [...] Read more.
There is an increasing demand for low-maintenance public garden models, and environmental stress on plants due to climate change is growing. As a result, the demand for developing new plant varieties based on native species for use in gardens in response to climate change has increased significantly. Many plants in the Poaceae family are applied for various purposes, including food crops, fodder grasses, ornamental plants, and medicinal plants. Additionally, native plants provide economic and ecological benefits, making them advantageous for use in gardens. However, there are some difficulties in Poaceae breeding studies and the utilization of wild native plants for breeding. Model plants can be utilized in breeding studies of Poaceae plant species. In this study, to identify Korean native Poaceae species with the potential for use not only as garden materials but also as model plants for breeding research in response to climate change, candidate species were selected from the Korean Plant Names Index (KPNI). A total of three Korean native plants in the Poaceae family, including Brachypodium sylvaticum, Setaria viridis, and Zoysia japonica, were selected, and their properties and genome information were compared with the existing representative model plants, Arabidopsis thaliana and Brachypodium distachyon. The current research status of B. sylvaticum, S. viridis, and Z. japonica has been summarized, and the genome size and other characteristics of these model plants have been compared and discussed. As a result, both A. thaliana (2n = 2x = 10) and B. distachyon (2n = 2x = 10) are annual C3 plants, but B. sylvaticum (2n = 2x = 18) is a perennial C3 plant, and S. viridis (2n = 2x = 18) is an annual C4 plant. Thus, B. sylvaticum and S. viridis can be utilized as model plants for perennial C3 plants and annual C4 plants, respectively. Z. japonica (2n = 4x = 40) is a perennial C4 plant, but it can be unsuitable as a model plant because it is an allotetraploid. The application of these newly selected candidate plants in breeding research can build a foundation for breeding native Poaceae plants in Korea in the new climate regime. Full article
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A Plasma Membrane Intrinsic Protein Gene OfPIP2 Involved in Promoting Petal Expansion and Drought Resistance in Osmanthus fragrans
by Xinke Lu, En Kong, Lixiao Shen, Yong Ye, Yiguang Wang, Bin Dong and Shiwei Zhong
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2024, 25(19), 10716; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms251910716 - 5 Oct 2024
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Osmanthus fragrans, a native to China, is renowned as a highly popular gardening plant. However, this plant faces significant challenges from drought stress, which can adversely affect its flowering. In this study, we found that the plasma membrane-localized gene OfPIP2 exhibited a [...] Read more.
Osmanthus fragrans, a native to China, is renowned as a highly popular gardening plant. However, this plant faces significant challenges from drought stress, which can adversely affect its flowering. In this study, we found that the plasma membrane-localized gene OfPIP2 exhibited a substantial upregulation during the flowering stages and in response to drought stress. GUS staining has illustrated that the OfPIP2 promoter can drive GUS activity under drought conditions. The overexpression of OfPIP2 was found to enhance petal size by modulating epidermal cell dimensions in Petunia and tobacco. Moreover, this overexpression also bolstered drought tolerance, as evidenced by a reduction in stomatal aperture in both species. Furthermore, yeast one-hybrid (Y1H) and dual-luciferase (Dual-LUC) assays have indicated that the transcription factor OfMYB28 directly binds to the OfPIP2 promoter, thereby regulating its expression. Together, we speculated that a module of OfMYB28-OfPIP2 was not only involved in the enhancement of petal size but also conferred the improvement of drought tolerance in O. fragrans. These results contribute valuable insights into the molecular function of the OfPIP2 gene and lay a foundation for molecular breeding strategies in O. fragrans. Full article
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