Advances in the Molecular Genetics and Omics of Vegetable and Fruit Crops
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: 31 May 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: fruit ripening; postharvest quality; molecular genetics; CRISPR/Cas9; crop improvement
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to highlight cutting-edge research on the molecular genetics and omics of vegetable and fruit crops, emphasizing the links between genes and molecular pathways with key physiological processes and agronomic traits. We welcome manuscripts that explore gene network discovery, functional characterization using forward or reverse genetics, and system-level omics approaches to uncover the fundamental mechanisms underlying yield, stress tolerance, and postharvest traits. Studies that examine trade-offs among traits—such as between productivity, quality, and stress resilience—and that integrate molecular and physiological analyses to advance breeding, trait improvement, or biotechnological applications are particularly encouraged. Contributions may include experimental research, reviews, perspectives, or opinion articles that provide novel insights into the genetic, molecular, and biochemical regulation of key traits in vegetable and fruit crops.
Dr. Duoduo Wang
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Horticulturae is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2200 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- molecular genetics
- omics
- vegetable crops
- fruit crops
- gene networks
- functional genomics
- physiological traits
- crop improvement
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