New Cultivation and Breeding Methods for Quality Improvement of Citrus Fruits

Dear Colleagues,

The genus Citrus encompasses a large diversity of genera, species, varieties, and clones. However, a relatively small number is used in commercial production. Citrus culture has a relatively high mutation rate provided somatic variations, so mass selection is an attractive method to accelerate the improvement process, therefore promoting the emergence of new selections that later become commercial varieties. To expand the current genetic bases of citrus, as well as improve existing germplasm, incorporating novel biotechnological or other innovative methods into traditional breeding programs is necessary. While fruit quality is important, ensuring new cultivars are tolerant or resistant to a variety of abiotic and biotic stresses and diseases is imperative, especially in production regions affected by climatic changes or new emerging diseases.

This Special Issue “New Cultivation and Breeding Methods for Quality Improvement of Citrus Fruits” is seeking articles that explore novel biotechnological or other innovative methods for genetic improvement and development of high-quality fruit for the fresh fruit market and for the juice industry. Also welcomed are articles that describe innovative methods designed to improve the quality of existing germplasm to solve problems specific to the production region

Prof. Dr. Abelmon Da Silva Gesteira
Dr. Ute Albrecht
Guest Editors

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