Advances in Cultivation and Breeding of Woody Plants
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 71
Special Issue Editors
Interests: non-timber forest; flower and fruit development; ectomycorrhizal symbiosis of forest
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Dear Colleagues,
A woody plant employs wood as part of its structural support. These florae constitute an important part of plant resources, integrating economic, ecological, and social benefits. Although the theory and application of woody plant research have made great progress in recent years, there are still gaps in knowledge about many tree species during woody plant breeding and cultivation technology. Increasing our knowledge of woody plants is essential to promote the development of breeding and cultivation technology. The aim of this Special Issue is to report scientific research achievements and improved methods in the field of woody plant research, providing reference for other tree species, and it is aimed at making a contribution to the progress in the field of woody plants. We welcome all studies relevant to the research of woody plants, with potential topics including genetic transformation and molecular design breeding, microbial soil fertility, intelligent forestry, high-light-efficiency cultivation, and the development of high-value-added woody plant products and technologies.
Submissions are open for the Special Issue of Horticulturae on the subject of “Advances in Cultivation and Breeding of Woody Plants”. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- Woody plant genetic diversity.
- Formation and regulation mechanisms of the important economic traits of woody plants.
- Regulation mechanism of floral biology of woody plants.
- Gene excavation and function improvement using multi-omics.
- Gene editing and molecular design breeding.
- Woody plant cultivation.
- Woody plant breeding.
Prof. Dr. Feng Zou
Dr. Boyong Liao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cultivation
- breeding
- woody plants
- flower and fruit development
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