Advances in Genetic Strategies for Enhancing Phytopathogen Tolerance in Horticultural 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: 18 August 2025 | Viewed by 88
Special Issue Editors
Interests: crop genetics and breeding; tissue culture; host-pathogen interaction; genomics; bacterial systematics; integrated pest management; gene editing
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Interests: genetic improvement of horticultural crops; crop resilience; pollinator health and habitats; flavor enhancement of fruits and vegetables; genetic diversity and heirloom cultivation; nutritional security and poverty alleviation; sustainable and organic production; precision agriculture; controlled and urban horticulture
Interests: horticultural genetic resources; genomics; molecular breeding; phytohormone; molecular biology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Global food security is at risk due to increased pathogen pressure because of climate change, limited resources, and intensive farming. Increasing food production by improving horticultural crops’ genetic tolerance to phytopathogens has become critical. Climate-resilient cultivars not only reduce reliance on chemical pesticides, which can harm the environment and human health, but also contribute to sustainable agricultural practices.
The Special Issue “Advances in Genetic Strategies for Enhancing Phytopathogen Tolerance in Horticultural Crops” aims at gathering innovative genetic approaches, including molecular breeding, gene editing, and genomic selection, that improve resilience in fruit, vegetable, and ornamental plants. Contributions that explore disease resistance in crops through genetics, the identification of resistance genes, host–pathogen interactions, and the application of biotechnology are encouraged. This Special Issue will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, breeders, and agronomists dedicated to sustainable crop protection, resilience, and yield improvement in horticulture.
Dr. Subas Malla
Dr. Subhankar Mandal
Dr. Songtao Jiu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fungal disease
- bacterial disease
- viral disease
- disease-resistant genes
- genetics
- breeding
- biotic stress resilience
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