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.
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
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Fruit Tree Physiology and Molecular Biology (Deadline: 20 December 2024)
- Bioactive Compounds in Horticultural Plants—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- New Advances in Molecular Biology of Horticultural Plants (Deadline: 10 February 2025)
- The Role of Plant Growth Regulators in Horticulture (Deadline: 5 March 2025)
- Phytochemicals and Their Applications in Horticulture Production (Deadline: 25 March 2025)
- Circadian Rhythm Regulation of Growth and Development in Horticultural Plants (Deadline: 10 April 2025)
- Emerging Insights into Horticultural Crop Ecophysiology (Deadline: 19 April 2025)
- Extraction, Utilization and Application of Bioactive Compounds from Horticultural Plants (Deadline: 23 May 2025)
- Advances in Developmental Biology and Cultivation Techniques of Tea Plants (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Physiological and Molecular Biology of Ornamental Plants—2nd Edition (Deadline: 25 June 2025)
- Advances in Developmental Biology in Tree Fruit and Nut Crops—2nd Edition (Deadline: 11 July 2025)
- Physiological and Molecular Perspectives of Environmental Stress to Plants (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
