Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology
A section of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524).
Section Information
The Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology Section publishes original manuscripts of diverse types related to the physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology of horticultural crops under open-field and protected cultivation and postharvest handling, including vegetables, fruit trees, vines, flowers, and ornamental, aromatic, and medicinal plants.
We intend to contribute to a wider and more detailed knowledge concerning the genetic, molecular, and physiological processes that occur in the organs of horticultural crops, and how plants respond to both pre- and post-harvest factors. Such knowledge will increase the productivity and product quality of horticultural crops. Because the market and health values of horticultural products are linked to traits such as texture, flavors, aromas, and nutraceutical/antioxidant content, studies on environmental, technological, and genetic factors controlling the above-mentioned traits will be particularly welcome.
We expect high-class submissions regarding both basic and application studies related to the above-mentioned topics. Accordingly, the Section Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology is interested in: Research articles; Review articles; Mini-review articles; Perspective articles; Opinion articles; Methodology articles; Commentaries.
In particular, Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology welcomes contributions by early career researchers and propositions for research topics In addition, we invite senior scientists to initiate and serve as Guest Editors of new Special Issues on a single and particular theme.
Keywords
- fruit quality
- vegetable quality
- plant productivity
- crop physiology
- plant metabolism
- molecular and genetic regulation
- biotechnology of horticultural and floricultural crops
- microgreens
- bioactive compounds
- plant biostimulants
- plant nutrition
- plant tissue culture
- propagation
- seed treatment
- viticulture
- urban horticulture
- postharvest physiology
- hydroponics
- aquaponics
- greenhouse production
Editorial Board
Topic Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Fruit Quality and Ripening in Prunus (Deadline: 20 September 2021)
- Molecular and Physiological Responses of Horticultural Crops to Abiotic Stresses: Effect and Improvement (Deadline: 10 October 2021)
- Transcriptional Regulation during Fruit Development and Ripening (Deadline: 20 October 2021)
- Uses of Hydrogen Gas in Horticulture (Deadline: 21 November 2021)
- Advances in Fruit Quality Formation and Regulation (Deadline: 31 December 2021)
- Cell Wall Composition and Extract (Deadline: 31 December 2021)
- Feature Reviews in Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology (Deadline: 31 December 2021)
- Natural Actives Molecules: A Sustainable Solution to Fight against Diseases and Pests of Vegetable and Fruit Crops Ⅱ (Deadline: 25 February 2022)
- Selected Papers from the 2nd National Conference on Tea Plant Biology and Advances in Tea Plant Biology and Tea Quality Regulation (Deadline: 20 June 2022)