Scope

Fruit tree rootstocks' developmental biology involves a series of dynamic and interesting biological events. A comprehensive understanding of fruit tree rootstock developmental biology has become a more significant factor in determining orchard productivity and fruit crop longevity. Integrating the beneficial characteristics of two or three distinct individuals through budding or grafting can have profound implications for growth and yield. In numerous fruit crops, the effect of rootstocks on fruit quality in terms of physical attributes and internal chemical characteristics is well recognized. Rootstocks can regulate precocity or juvenility, yield, fruit respiration, control tree architecture, abiotic or biotic stress resistance or tolerance, crop load, and canopy management approaches.

The world's current agricultural issues require the development of new technologies and farming methods to fulfill the requirement for sustainability and to combat climate change. In modern agriculture, rootstocks are an essential part of fruit crops. Presently, most rootstocks are clonally propagated, and various attempts are underway to strengthen these plant materials.

To advance the research and our understanding of the regulation of fruit tree rootstock developmental biology, which are crucially significant scientific questions that require answers; we have designed the following topics for a new special issue. We cordially invite submissions of full-length articles, short communications, review/mini reviews, and perspectives that are related to these topics. Please note that the topics we provided may not cover all research in this field. If your topic is related to this special issue but not listed here, please contact us.

Suggest themes (but not limited to):

l  New rootstock variety breeding
l  Rootstock-scion combination evaluation
l  Vegetative propagation of rootstocks
l  Dwarf rootstock cultivation technology
l  Budding and grafting
l  Functional gene mining and exploration
l  Theoretical methods and technologies of rootstock breeding
l  Rootstock -scion interaction
l  Whole genome sequencing, genome-wide studies, transcriptomics, metabolomics, proteomics, etc.

Guest Editor

Dr. Dong Zhang, College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, China

Dr. Songtao Jiu, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Dr. Jiangping Mao, College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, China

Submission Instructions

Please submit the full manuscript to Fruit Research via our online submission system. Additionally, please choose the topic for this special issue when submitting and mention it in your cover letter. For further inquiries, please contact the Guest Editors: Dr. Dong Zhang (afant@nwsuaf.edu.cn), Dr. Songtao Jiu (jiusongtao@sjtu.edu.cn) or Dr. Jiangping Mao (mjp588@nwsuaf.edu.cn).

Submission Deadline: June 30, 2024.

Table Of Contents

Articles in the special issue will appear here as they are published.