In Vitro Regeneration and Clonal Propagation in Horticultural Science: Innovations and Applications
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Horticultural Science and Ornamental Plants".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 2185
Special Issue Editor
Interests: plant molecular biology; NGS; tissue culture
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is dedicated to the discussion of the latest research and technological developments in the field of in vitro culture techniques as they pertain to horticultural plants. In vitro regeneration and propagation methods have become indispensable tools in plant biotechnology, facilitating the large-scale production of disease-free, genetically stable, and high-quality plant material. These techniques are of particular importance to the horticultural sector, which relies heavily on the propagation of superior cultivars to meet the growing demands for food, ornamental plants, and medicinal species.
The principal aim of this Special Issue is to provide a forum for researchers and industry professionals to present novel approaches to plant tissue culture, with a particular focus on the development and optimization of in vitro protocols for horticultural species. The Special Issue aims to encompass a comprehensive array of subjects, including micropropagation, somatic embryogenesis, organogenesis, synthetic seed production, and the utilization of bioreactors for large-scale propagation.
Another significant area of interest is the utilization of in vitro techniques in the improvement and conservation of plant genetic resources. In vitro regeneration protocols are frequently utilized in genetic transformation, enabling the development of plants with enhanced resistance to pests, diseases, and environmental stressors. Furthermore, tissue culture-based methods are crucial for the conservation of endangered or rare horticultural species, thus ensuring the preservation of genetic diversity.
In summary, this Special Issue aims to highlight the significant contributions of in vitro culture techniques to sustainable horticultural production and the development of novel crop varieties. It encourages interdisciplinary research and promotes knowledge exchange between academia and industry to foster innovation in horticulture.
Dr. Eslam M. Abdel-Salam
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- horticultural crop improvement
- in vitro propagation
- micropropagation
- plant tissue culture
- somatic embryogenesis
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