Research on Genetic Breeding and Biotechnology of Forest Trees
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 April 2026 | Viewed by 711
Special Issue Editors
Interests: genetic breeding; polyploid; trait variation; transcriptional regulation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Forest trees play a crucial role in maintaining global ecological balance by contributing to carbon neutrality, preserving biodiversity, and providing raw materials for industry. The purpose of genetic breeding of forest trees is to develop superior varieties with higher yields, better quality, enhanced disease resistance, and improved adaptability to environmental changes, enabling forests to yield higher returns under the same management levels. However, due to the long growth and reproduction cycles of trees, the level of genetic improvement and utilization remains relatively low. Biotechnology offers powerful tools to accelerate the breeding process and introduce complex traits that are difficult to achieve through traditional breeding methods. By leveraging modern biotechnologies in conjunction with conventional breeding techniques, it is possible to shorten breeding cycles and accelerate the process of creating new varieties. This Special Issue of Plants will focus on the latest advancements and future directions of biotechnological applications in forest tree genetic breeding, including molecular marker technology, cell engineering technology, and gene engineering technology.
Dr. Yun Li
Dr. Chao Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- forest trees
- genetic breeding
- molecular marker technology
- cell engineering technology
- gene engineering technology
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