Molecular Regulatory Mechanisms During Fruit Development and Ripening: Implications for Texture and Quality
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2026 | Viewed by 1258
Editors
Interests: plant development; issues and organs development in plants; molecular biology
Interests: fruit; fruit quality; molecular biology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce the launch of this Special Issue of Horticulturae, dedicated to advancing our understanding of the Molecular Regulatory Mechanisms During Fruit Development and Ripening: Implications for Texture and Quality, with a particular emphasis on their implications for fruit texture and quality.
Fruit development and ripening are complex biological processes influenced by genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. Unraveling the molecular networks that regulate these processes is crucial for improving fruit traits such as texture, flavor, nutritional content, and shelf-life. This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research and reviews that explore the genetic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic aspects of fruit biology, with a focus on identifying key regulators and their functional roles.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Genetic and epigenetic regulation of fruit ripening;
- Hormonal control of fruit development and texture modification;
- Transcriptomic and proteomic analyses of ripening-related changes;
- Metabolic pathways influencing fruit quality attributes;
- Biotechnological approaches for enhancing fruit shelf-life and quality;
- Environmental and postharvest factors affecting ripening dynamics.
We invite researchers and scholars to contribute their work to this Special Issue, which will serve as a platform for sharing innovative findings and fostering collaboration in the field. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure high scientific quality and relevance.
Dr. Hao Zhang
Dr. Ying Zhang
Dr. Lin Guo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fruit ripening
- quality
- transcriptional regulation
- phytohormones
- postharvest biology
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