Gene Regulation in Flower and Fruit Development
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 2133
Special Issue Editors
Interests: male sterility; flower development; solanaceae breeding
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Flowers and fruits, as key structures in plant reproduction and propagation, have been a major focus in breeding, production, and basic biology research. Well-developed flowers represent the basis for the formation of rounded flowers, and the proper development of flowers directly affects the quality of fruits. From a flower blooming to the fruit ripening, each stage is regulated by a complex network of genes. These genes not only determine the morphological characteristics of the flower and fruit but also influence the quality and nutritional value of the fruit, such as its pigments, sugars, organic acids, and vitamins. These components determine the appearance, flavor, and nutritional value of fruits, which directly affect market competitiveness and consumer satisfaction. A deeper understanding of gene regulatory mechanisms would allow for valuable insights into plant reproductive development and offer new strategies for agricultural breeding and fruit quality improvement.
This Special Issue of Plants will focus on the functions of flowers and fruits in plants and their complex relationship with gene regulation, revealing the molecular mysteries behind the development of flowers and fruits and showcasing new knowledge and breakthroughs in the field of plant science.
Dr. Qing Cheng
Prof. Dr. Huolin Shen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- male sterility
- flower development
- fruit development
- hormone regulation
- gene regulation
- gene functional validation
- molecular mechanism
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