Enhancing Wheat Nutritional and Functional Quality Through Genetic Approaches and Technologies
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Genetics, Genomics and Breeding".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 June 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editor
Interests: NIR; NIT; micronization; air-classification; wheat
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Wheat is a cornerstone of global food security, providing essential nutrients and serving as a primary ingredient in countless food products. Historically, breeding programs have focused on yield and disease resistance, often neglecting nutritional and functional traits. Today, climate change, population growth, and consumer demand for healthier foods require innovative solutions that combine sustainability with improved wheat quality.
This Special Issue explores genetic approaches and advanced technologies for enhancing wheat’s nutritional profile, such as increasing protein content, essential amino acids, and bioactive compounds, while optimizing functional properties critical for processing and end-use performance. Its scope includes conventional and molecular breeding, genomic selection, gene editing, and biotechnological strategies that strengthen resilience to biotic and abiotic stresses, ensuring sustainable production and superior technological performance during transformation processes.
We invite cutting-edge research integrating genetics, physiology, and food science, demonstrating how genetic improvements translate into better nutritional value. Original research articles, reviews, and case studies on genetic variability, omics-based approaches, and innovative breeding tools are welcome. Contributions linking genetic and technological advancements to global challenges, such as food security, climate resilience, and sustainable agriculture, are particularly encouraged.
Dr. Alessandro Cammerata
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- breeding
- approaches technological
- resilience
- nutritional
- functional compound
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