Development of Biotechnological Improvements of Fruit 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: closed (31 December 2021) | Viewed by 556
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Interests: genetic transformation; developing tissue culture methods; molecular events during shoot regeneration in plant tissue culture
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Dear Colleagues,
Molecular and biotechnological strategies for fruit tree improvement are the subject of this Special Issue. Modification of phytohormone biosynthesis, translocation, and usage can also improve fruit tree yield and cultivation techniques. Genetic adaptation can help to cope with biotic and abiotic stresses and facilitate horticultural management.
The use of regeneration and genetic transformation techniques for fruit trees to produce cisgenic or transgenic editing tools and the risks and benefits derived from these technologies’ proper use are subjects of this issue. Genetic transformation technology for sustainable and profitable practices in fruit tree horticulture is another subject of this issue.
Topics:
Genetic improvement of fruit trees;
Development of biotic and abiotic resistant germlines;
Development of marker-assited screening for fruit tree populations;
Improvement of stock material;
New growth substances for improvement and cultivation;
Domestication and adaptation of new fruit trees;
Overcoming rooting issues;
Color formation in fruits;
Non-destructive methods for determination of fruit maturity;
Metabolic pathways directing fruit flavor and aroma compound biosynthesis;
Fruit growth and size control and improvement;
Alternate bearing and yield improvement;
Utilization of genomic technologies for fruit tree breeding.
Dr. Moshe Reuveni
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fruit tree improvement
- rooting
- biotic and abiotic resistant germlines
- fruit growth and size
- fruit maturity
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