Vegetables play a crucial role in our daily diet, as they are rich in a wide range of nutrients essential for the human body. With improving living standards and a growing emphasis on healthy eating, there is a higher demand for vegetables with better quality, flavor, and nutritional value. Researchers worldwide are dedicated to unraveling the nutritional quality and flavor formation processes of vegetables, aiding consumers in making informed dietary choices for optimal health. The regulation of nutrients and flavors in vegetables is a critical scientific question, essential for advancing our knowledge. Addressing these issues will not only provide a theoretical foundation for vegetable breeding but also contribute significantly to improved nutrition and food security. The genetic and molecular mechanisms controlling the nutrients and flavor of model plants like tomato and other important horticultural crops have been extensively studied. However, a deep understanding of the precise regulatory mechanisms responsible for the unique nutrient and flavor pathways in vegetables has been slow to progress due to their complex regulatory networks. This special issue is dedicated to the study of vegetable nutrient and flavor regulation. The aim is to unravel the intricate biochemical processes governing the synthesis and accumulation of these compounds in vegetables, which is pivotal in enhancing nutritional quality, taste, and overall consumer acceptance.

We have created a list of topics for this new special issue to advance research and our understanding of nutrient and flavor regulation. We welcome full-length articles, short communications, reviews/mini-reviews, and perspectives on these topics. Please note that this list may not cover all the relevant research in this field. If your research is related but not mentioned here, please get in touch with us.

● Understanding the regulatory mechanisms underlying nutrient accumulation in vegetables.

● Research on flavor regulation in vegetables involves identifying biochemical pathways responsible for producing compounds that contribute to taste and aroma.

● Research on nutrient and flavor regulation can guide breeding programs to develop vegetable varieties with enhanced nutritional profiles.

● Research on nutrient and flavor regulation extends to post-harvest handling and processing techniques.

● Research on creating vegetables that meet sensory expectations and offer superior health benefits by linking nutrient and flavor regulation to consumer preferences.

● Epigenetic regulation of nutrient and flavor in vegetables.

Guest Editors

Submission Deadline

The deadline for manuscript submissions is 31 Dec 2024, but we can accommodate extensions on a case-by-case basis. All papers will be published as open access articles upon acceptance.

Submission Instructions

Please submit the full manuscript to Vegetable Research via our online submission system. Additionally, please choose a topic of this Special Issue when submitting, and mention it in your cover letter. For further inquiries, please contact Guest Editors.