Molecular Biology and Breeding of Sunflowers
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: 15 September 2025 | Viewed by 109
Special Issue Editors
Interests: crop reproduction; plant molecular biology; plant breeding; reproductive biotechnology; gene expression; functional genomics; male sterility; plant genetics
Interests: plant molecular biology, gene expression, plant–endophyte associations, biocontrol, functional genomics, plant breeding, and crop production
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sunflowers, a primary global oilseed crop, face increasing challenges caused by climate change and the emergence of pests and diseases. While conventional breeding has successfully increased sunflower yield potential and stability, an integrated approach is needed to include all available technologies and accelerate genetic progress and crop adaptability. Innovative molecular biology and breeding research is essential in identifying additional tools for the precise and rapid development of new sunflower varieties. Recent advances in genomics and sequencing technologies have revolutionized this research area. The sequencing of the sunflower genome has bridged the gap between traditional and molecular approaches to breeding strategies, enabling innovative research into genetics, genomics, and breeding.
For this Special Issue, we invite original research that explores the latest advances in sunflower molecular biology and breeding. We welcome submissions on topics covering the broad spectrum of sunflower research, including mapping, molecular breeding, genome editing, functional genomics, innovative breeding technologies, in vitro culture, and cutting-edge technologies that contribute to sustainable sunflower agriculture.
Dr. Ana Ochogavía
Dr. Silvina Felitti
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Helianthus annuus L.
- molecular biology
- genomics
- innovative technologies
- crop breeding
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