Advances in Conventional Tree Breeding: Integrating Phenotypic Selection, Genetic Gain, and Sustainable Forest Management
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: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 601
Special Issue Editor
Interests: trees breeding; genetic engineering; abiotic stress; biotic stress; resistant mechanism
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) focuses on the enduring significance of conventional tree breeding in the era of genomic technologies. While molecular tools have transformed forest genetics, conventional methods—including provenance trials, phenotypic selection, controlled crossing, and progeny testing—remain foundational for developing improved tree varieties. We invite contributions addressing selection strategies for complex traits, such as growth, wood quality, drought tolerance, pest resistance, etc.; long-term field-based breeding programs and genetic gain quantification; integration of conventional breeding with ecological sustainability goals; case studies on successful cultivar development for commercial forestry or ecosystem restoration; economic and logistical challenges in large-scale tree breeding.
This issue aims to highlight how conventional approaches synergize with modern techniques to address global challenges like climate change and biomass demand. Both original research and review articles are welcome.
Dr. Jingli Yang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- forest trees
- genetic breeding
- conventional tree breeding
- forest management
- forest tree varieties
- modern molecular technology
- genetic engineering
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