Solanaceae Plants Genetics
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 November 2025 | Viewed by 420
Special Issue Editors
2. Institute for Agricultural Research of Rosario (IICAR-CONICET-UNR), Campo Experimental Villarino, National University of Rosario, Zavalla S2125ZAA, Argentina
Interests: tomato breeding; plant genetics; vegetables genetic resources; fruit quality; metabolite composition
Interests: Solanaceae breeding; vegetable genetic resources; plant genomics; tolerance to abiotic stresses; adaptation to climate change; introgression breeding
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Solanaceae family, encompassing approximately 2700 species, plays a central role in our agricultural and cultural landscape. Among its economically significant crops are tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum), potatoes (Solanum tuberosum), peppers (genus Capsicum), and eggplants (Solanum melongena). Beyond their culinary use, certain Solanaceae species—such as petunias and tobacco—have deep historical and cultural roots.
This Special Issue focuses on Solanaceae genetics. Since the early 20th century, these species were models for studying traits like fruit shape and fruit color and disease resistance. Notably, the discovery of self-incompatibility mechanisms in tomatoes and peppers shed light on intricate reproductive processes. However, it is the genomics era that has revolutionized our understanding.
Genomic sequencing projects have unveiled gene families orchestrating fruit and tuber development, disease resistance pathways, and flavor profiles. Comparative genomics has revealed shared features across Solanaceae members, transcending species boundaries. Transcriptomics provided snapshots of gene network regulation under allele changes or differential environmental experimental conditions. Recent developments in biotechnological tools, exemplified by CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, promise precise modifications.
This Special Issue invites research articles that showcase cutting-edge advancements in Solanaceae genetics. By delving into the uncharted diversity and unraveling the genetic underpinnings of complex traits—such as soil salinity tolerance, nutritional composition, flavor enhancement, and resistance to emerging pathogens—breeders can develop more productive, nutritional, and resilient varieties.
Dr. Gustavo Rubén Rodríguez
Prof. Dr. Jaime Prohens
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- breeding
- eggplant
- genetic resources
- genomics
- petunia
- potato
- tobacco
- tomato
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