Genome Alignment and Regulatory Genomics in Horticultural Crops
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Genetics, Genomics, Breeding, and Biotechnology (G2B2)".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editors
Interests: abiotic stress; axillary bud; dwarf, epigenetic regulation; flower induction; plant hormones; rootstocks
Interests: fruit quality; nitrate; oxalate; sugar metabolism and signaling; wax synthesis
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Dear Colleagues,
The advent of advanced genomic technologies has revolutionized our understanding of horticultural crops, particularly in the domains of genome alignment and regulatory genomics. Genome alignment enables precise comparison of genetic sequences across diverse horticultural species, facilitating the identification of conserved elements and evolutionary relationships crucial for crop improvement. Regulatory genomics, on the other hand, delves into the intricate networks of gene regulation that govern key agricultural traits such as yield, quality, and stress resilience. This Special Issue, titled "Genome Alignment and Regulatory Genomics in Horticultural Crops" aims to gather cutting-edge research that explores the application of genome alignment techniques to uncover genetic diversity and the functional annotation of regulatory elements in horticultural species. We welcome contributions that elucidate how these genomic insights can be translated into practical breeding strategies, enhancing crop productivity and sustainability. Manuscripts focusing on novel computational tools, comparative genomics studies, and functional genomics approaches are particularly encouraged. Join us in advancing the frontiers of horticultural genomics for a more sustainable future.
Dr. Peng Jia
Dr. Han Jiang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- comparative genomics
- epigenetic regulation
- functional genomics
- gene family
- gene regulatory network
- genome alignment algorithms
- genome-wide association analysis
- quantitative trait locus
- single-nucleotide polymorphism
- transposon
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