Molecular Biology for Stress Management in Horticultural Plants
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: 10 March 2026 | Viewed by 27
Special Issue Editors
Interests: collection and identification of horticultural plant germplasm resources; molecular mechanisms of fruit quality development and regulation
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Interests: plant genomics; plant stress biology; molecular regulation
Interests: plant synthetic biology; natural product biosynthesis; transcriptional regulation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Horticultural plants, encompassing fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, tea, and nuts, play a crucial role in global food security, nutrition, and aesthetics. As climate change and environmental stressors increasingly affect agricultural productivity, it is essential to deepen our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying stress responses in these valuable crops.
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue titled "Molecular Biology for Stress Management in Horticultural Plants." This initiative aims to gather and disseminate the latest advancements in the field, focusing on the intricate gene expression and regulatory networks that govern stress tolerance in horticultural plants.We cordially invite researchers to submit their work on the following topics:
- Identification and Functional Analysis of Key Genes: Studies that identify and characterize genes critical for stress tolerance in horticultural crops, elucidating their roles and mechanisms of action.
- Transcriptional and Post-transcriptional Regulatory Networks: Research that explores the complex networks regulating gene expression at both transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels, including the involvement of non-coding RNAs and regulatory proteins.
- Epigenetic Modifications: Investigations into the role of epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation, histone modification, and chromatin remodeling, in modulating gene expression under stress conditions.
- Omics Technologies: Applications of omics technologies (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics) to uncover novel regulatory pathways and integrative mechanisms that contribute to stress resilience in horticultural plants.
We welcome original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and insightful perspectives that provide valuable insights into the molecular foundations of stress management in horticultural plants. This Special Issue aims to compile a diverse array of high-quality studies to enhance our collective understanding of the mechanisms regulating gene expression and stress responses in these plants. Ultimately, we hope this collection will serve as a valuable reference for breeding strategies and sustainable agricultural practices, contributing to the resilience and productivity of horticultural crops in the face of environmental challenges.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and collaborating to advance the field of molecular biology in horticultural stress management.
Dr. Lixiang Miao
Dr. Ming Jiang
Dr. Qian Shen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- horticultural plants
- stress management
- gene expression
- epigenetic modifications
- omics technologies
- transcriptional networks
- post-transcriptional regulation
- gene identification
- environmental stress resilience
- sustainable agriculture
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