Garden asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis L.) is an important horticultural crop. Modern cultivars are diploid hybrids with a narrow genetic base due to their common origin, the ‘Violet Dutch’ population. The employment of genetic resources such as landraces or wild-related species in the development of new varieties has lagged other important vegetable crops. Different studies have pointed out that these genetic resources are an excellent source of genes of interest in breeding programs because of their tolerance or resistance to various biotic and abiotic stresses. Besides, these genetic resources of this crop may also contribute to developing new varieties with higher bioactive compounds that are increasing consumer demand. For this article collection, we welcome any original research highlighting recent advances in different disciplines related to conservation, characterization, and use of asparagus genetic resources.
The studies employing asparagus genetic resources are limited so far. This research topic aims to highlight the latest developments and strategies in the conservation, characterization, and use of asparagus genetic resources. It addresses different scientific fields, for example, plant physiology, genetics, functional genomics, phenomics, taxonomy, computer modeling, and database management that could improve the knowledge in:
-Conservation, field maintenance, on-farm management, and vitro maintenance
-Taxonomic classification and phylogeny
-Analysis of collection gaps
-Conservation data management
-Phenotyping of morphological traits and abiotic or biotic stress response
-Asparagus breeding
We therefore welcome submissions including, but not limited to, the following:
-Advances in ex-situ and in situ conservation management of asparagus genetic resources
-Assessment of asparagus germplasm and genetic diversity
-Identification of collection gaps
-(High-throughput) phenotyping analysis
-Genetic basis and QTLs/genes mapping for important breeding traits
-Functional analysis of genes and genomic research
-Advances in genetic improvement research related to yield, quality, and stress tolerance
Garden asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis L.) is an important horticultural crop. Modern cultivars are diploid hybrids with a narrow genetic base due to their common origin, the ‘Violet Dutch’ population. The employment of genetic resources such as landraces or wild-related species in the development of new varieties has lagged other important vegetable crops. Different studies have pointed out that these genetic resources are an excellent source of genes of interest in breeding programs because of their tolerance or resistance to various biotic and abiotic stresses. Besides, these genetic resources of this crop may also contribute to developing new varieties with higher bioactive compounds that are increasing consumer demand. For this article collection, we welcome any original research highlighting recent advances in different disciplines related to conservation, characterization, and use of asparagus genetic resources.
The studies employing asparagus genetic resources are limited so far. This research topic aims to highlight the latest developments and strategies in the conservation, characterization, and use of asparagus genetic resources. It addresses different scientific fields, for example, plant physiology, genetics, functional genomics, phenomics, taxonomy, computer modeling, and database management that could improve the knowledge in:
-Conservation, field maintenance, on-farm management, and vitro maintenance
-Taxonomic classification and phylogeny
-Analysis of collection gaps
-Conservation data management
-Phenotyping of morphological traits and abiotic or biotic stress response
-Asparagus breeding
We therefore welcome submissions including, but not limited to, the following:
-Advances in ex-situ and in situ conservation management of asparagus genetic resources
-Assessment of asparagus germplasm and genetic diversity
-Identification of collection gaps
-(High-throughput) phenotyping analysis
-Genetic basis and QTLs/genes mapping for important breeding traits
-Functional analysis of genes and genomic research
-Advances in genetic improvement research related to yield, quality, and stress tolerance
