Molecular Biology of Cucurbitaceae Family Plants
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Plant Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 2276
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Interests: genomics; genetics; next-generation sequencing; gene expression; bioinformatics; computational biology; molecular genetics; biotechnology; molecular biology; sequencing; DNA sequencing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue on "Molecular Biology of Cucurbitaceae Family Plants" is dedicated to advancing the understanding of both vegetative and reproductive development within the Cucurbitaceae family. The issue aims to consolidate cutting-edge research that sheds light on the complex biological processes underlying the growth and development of cucurbits. Key topics include gene regulation during various developmental stages, the impact of environmental factors on growth patterns, and innovations in genetic resources that could enhance crop quality and stress tolerance. By focusing on these aspects, the issue seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of current knowledge and stimulate further research that could lead to improved agricultural practices and crop management. Authors are encouraged to submit papers that contribute new insights into these developmental processes and explore practical applications of their findings.
Dr. Magdalena Pawełkowicz
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- vascular biology
- floral development
- sex expression
- fruit development
- grafting
- source–sink interactions
- genetic resources
- stress tolerance
- molecular breeding
- gene regulation
- resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses
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