Advances in Forest Tree Genetics and Breeding—2nd Edition
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 June 2026 | Viewed by 308
Special Issue Editors
Interests: common research fields in forest trees; conventional breeding; breeding strategy; genetic engineering/genome editing; marker-assisted breeding
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Interests: genomics; genetic regulation; natural variation; marker-assisted breeding in forest trees
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Forest trees are important resources that possess multiple values in ecological balance and economic development. They provide raw materials and products for various industries, such as timber, paper, and furniture, to support local communities. The long-term health of forests needs enhancement through research outputs on forest tree genetics and breeding, aiming to understand the genetic basis of complex traits. This field involves the study of genetic variation, the identification/manipulation of genes or markers, and the development of breeding strategies to improve essential traits. The achievements of such studies are often attributed to the use of modern technologies such as high-throughput sequencing, genome editing, and genome-wide association studies. This Special Issue will present the latest progress in the field of forest tree genetics and breeding, highlighting the potential of these studies in enhancing forest diversity, productivity, and adaptability to changing environments.
Prof. Dr. Xiaohua Su
Dr. Yanguang Chu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- forest tree genetics and breeding
- complex traits
- genetic variation
- genome editing
- molecular markers
- breeding strategy
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