Production, Cultivation, and Breeding of Brassicaceae Crops
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Vegetable Production Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 April 2026 | Viewed by 49
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Brassica rapa; secondary metabolites synthesis and regulation; Plasmodiophora brassicae-Brassica host interaction; clubroot disease resistance breeding; genetic mapping and gene cloning
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: Brassica rapa; orphan gene function research; molecular mechanisms of agronomic traits; vegetable molecular breeding
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Brassicaceae crops, including economically vital species such as broccoli, cabbage, and oilseed rape, play a crucial role in global agriculture due to their nutritional value, adaptability, and contribution to sustainable farming systems. However, climate change, evolving pathogens, and increasing food demands necessitate advancements in production, cultivation, and breeding strategies. Recent progress in high-throughput phenotyping, CRISPR-based genome editing, and AI-assisted breeding has unlocked new opportunities to enhance yield resilience, stress tolerance, and cultivation efficiency. This Special Issue seeks to compile cutting-edge research that bridges fundamental discoveries with practical applications, fostering innovation in precision agriculture, genetic improvement, and sustainable production methods for Brassicaceae crops.
This Special Issue invites contributions exploring the latest developments in Brassicaceae crop research, including, but not limited to, genetic trait discovery, molecular breeding techniques, smart farming technologies, and climate-resilient cultivar development. We welcome studies that integrate multi-omics approaches, computational modeling, and field-based innovations to address current agricultural challenges. By consolidating high-quality research, this collection aims to provide a comprehensive resource for scientists, breeders, and agronomists working toward improved productivity and sustainability in Brassicaceae crop systems
Dr. Xiaonan Li
Dr. Mingliang Jiang
Dr. Yuting Zhang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Brassicaceae crops
- molecular breeding
- cultivation system
- stress resistance
- precision agriculture
- sustainable production
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