Genetics and Management for Enhanced Fruit Crop Production
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 2
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Interests: coconut molecular breeding; coconut genomics; GWAS
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Interests: molecular breeding; identification and validation of elite alleles; gene function validation via genetic and molecular levels; gene network
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fruit crop production faces numerous challenges, including climate change, pests, diseases, and the increasing demand for high-quality, sustainable yields. This Special Issue focuses on the integration of genetics, breeding, and advanced management strategies to enhance fruit crop productivity, resilience, and nutritional value. We welcome cutting-edge research on the following topics:
- Genetic improvement (genomic selection, CRISPR/Cas9, marker-assisted breeding, and genetic dissecting of important agronomic traits).
- Disease and pest resistance (molecular mechanisms and biocontrol strategies).
- Sustainable cultivation practices (organic farming and nutrient management).
- Postharvest technologies (storage optimization and shelf-life extension).
By combining molecular genetics with agronomic innovations, this Special Issue aims to provide actionable insights for researchers, breeders, and agronomists to improve fruit crop sustainability and global food security.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Yong Xiao
Prof. Dr. Wei Xia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fruit crop genetics
- disease resistance
- CRISP/CAS9
- sustainable horticulture
- postharvest management
- genomic selection
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