Genetic and Molecular Breeding of Woody Plants
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 October 2024) | Viewed by 2442
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Woody plants represent a diverse group of botanical organisms characterized by the development of persistent lignified tissues. The genetic and molecular breeding of woody plants has become an essential field of research in horticulture and forestry. These plants come in the form of a wide range of species, such as trees and shrubs, and are valued for their economic, ecological, and aesthetic significance. Breeding techniques are used to enhance the genetic characteristics of woody plants, aiming to develop varieties with improved traits like disease resistance, growth rate, wood quality, and fruit production. These efforts often involve the manipulation of genes and the exploration of the molecular basis of desirable traits, ultimately contributing to the sustainability and productivity of forest resources and the ornamental horticulture industry.
With this goal in mind, this Special Issue aims to assemble the latest advancements in comprehending the genetics and breeding of woody plants. We welcome research articles for this Special Issue, focusing on a wide range of topics, including (but not limited to) genetic analysis on the enhanced breeding characteristics of woody plants, molecular function elucidation, gene regulatory mechanisms, gene family evolution, expression regulation networks, as well as research related to plant physiology and plant phenomics, and the utilization of high-throughput data in the context of woody plants.
Prof. Dr. Xiyang Zhao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- woody plants
- molecular breeding
- genetic improvement
- plant physiology
- plant biotechnology
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