Genetic Diversity and Germplasm Innovation in Woody Oil Crops
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 January 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editor
Interests: germplasm; phenotype; genetic diversity; molecular markers; population structure
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Dear Colleagues,
Protecting and enhancing the genetic diversity of woody oil crops, such as Olive, Walnut, and Camellia oleifera, is vital for addressing increasingly severe climate change and biological stresses and for achieving sustainable global production. The aim of this Special Issue is to explore the urgent need to improve the adaptability and productivity of woody oil crops by innovatively improving their genetic resources. We cordially invite the submission of original research papers and review articles focusing on the characteristics, protection, and utilization of the genetic resources of key woody oil species. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, evaluating genetic diversity patterns using molecular markers and genomics, identifying new alleles/characteristics (especially those that tolerate abiotic and biological stresses), improving oil quality and yield, developing innovative breeding strategies (such as genome-assisted breeding), and assessing the impact of climate change on genetic resources. We welcome submissions that cover topics such as molecular genetics, physiology, breeding, and conservation with the aim of promoting the use of genetic resources in climate-resilient woody oil crop systems.
Dr. Tao Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- woody oil crops
- genetic diversity
- evaluation of germplasm resources
- germplasm innovation
- molecular breeding
- biological/abiotic stress
- oil quality/yield characteristics
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