Advances in Tissue Culture and Genome Engineering of Horticultural Plant
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Propagation and Seeds".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 August 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant development; somatic embryogenesis; protein–protein interactions; molecular pathways; stress tolerance; clonal propagation; gene expression regulation; genomic editing; plant regeneration; horticultural biotechnology
Interests: somatic embryogenesis; protein–protein interactions; molecular pathways; stress tolerance; clonal propagation
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Interests: plant development; molecular pathways; metabolites; in vitro culture
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plant tissue culture and genomic engineering have become essential tools in modern horticultural science, allowing precise control over plant growth, regeneration, and genetic improvement. These technologies enable large-scale clonal propagation, germplasm preservation, and the development of elite cultivars with enhanced tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses. Recent progress in molecular biology, including CRISPR/Cas-based genome editing, transcriptomic profiling, and advanced transformation systems, has expanded our ability to understand and manipulate complex plant traits related to productivity, quality, and resilience.
The purpose of this Special Issue, “Advances in Tissue Culture and Genome Engineering of Horticultural Plant,” is to showcase innovative research and comprehensive reviews that highlight new methodologies and breakthroughs in this rapidly evolving field. We welcome contributions focused on in vitro regeneration systems, somatic embryogenesis, organogenesis, gene editing technologies, molecular breeding, and integrative biotechnological approaches aimed at improving horticultural crop performance and sustainability. By bringing together recent advancements and future perspectives, this Special Issue seeks to foster collaboration and promote the practical application of plant biotechnology toward sustainable and resilient horticultural production.
Dr. Eliana Valencia-Lozano
Dr. Cabrera-Ponce José Luis
Dr. Lisset Herrera Isidrón
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant tissue culture
- somatic embryogenesis
- genetic transformation
- CRISPR/Cas genome editing
- molecular breeding
- horticultural biotechnology
- in vitro regeneration
- stress tolerance
- gene expression analysis
- sustainable crop improvement
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