About this Research Topic
Pepper and eggplant breeding face several challenges that depend on the specific regions of cultivation and the specific targets of the breeding program. Many of these challenges are shared between the two crops. Among the common challenges are: development of durable resistance to pest and diseases; exploring, maintaining and accessing a diverse genepool; development of climate resilient varieties; coping with complex inheritance of valuable traits; meeting consumer preferences in terms of taste, flavor, texture and appearance; maintaining fruit quality and extending shelf life. Addressing all these challenges require continuous research, investment, and collaboration between breeders, researchers, farmers, and relevant stakeholders. New technologies, such as genomics, bioinformatics, and precision and rapid breeding techniques, can help to address these challenges and accelerate the development of improved pepper and eggplant varieties.
In recent years plant breeding has witnessed significant advancements due to development and introduction of various tools and technologies that enhance the efficiency, precision and speed of the breeding process. With development of this Research Topic we expect to cover various aspects of pepper and eggplant breeding including advancements in breeding techniques, utilization of genetic diversity, breeding for resistance of biotic and abiotic stress factors, yield improvement and productivity enhancement, improving quality traits, meeting the consumer preferences and molecular, genetic and genomics studies. Including a combination of these topics would provide a comprehensive overview of the current trends, challenges and opportunities in pepper and eggplant breeding. It would also offer valuable insights and practical knowledge for breeders, researchers and stakeholders involved in production and research of these crops.
We cordially welcome submissions of original research, short notes or reviews to the Research Topic "Highlights from the 18th EUCARPIA International Meeting on Genetics and Breeding of Capsicum and Eggplant“. Topics include but are not limited to: genetic resources, pre-breeding and breeding for agronomic and fruit quality traits, breeding for biotic and abiotic stress resistance, integrated omics for crop improvement, breeding for ornamental/urban gardens and organic systems.
In recent years plant breeding has witnessed significant advancements due to development and introduction of various tools and technologies that enhance the efficiency, precision and speed of the breeding process. With development of this Research Topic we expect to cover various aspects of pepper and eggplant breeding including advancements in breeding techniques, utilization of genetic diversity, breeding for resistance of biotic and abiotic stress factors, yield improvement and productivity enhancement, improving quality traits, meeting the consumer preferences and molecular, genetic and genomics studies. Including a combination of these topics would provide a comprehensive overview of the current trends, challenges and opportunities in pepper and eggplant breeding. It would also offer valuable insights and practical knowledge for breeders, researchers and stakeholders involved in production and research of these crops.
We cordially welcome submissions of original research, short notes or reviews to the Research Topic "Highlights from the 18th EUCARPIA International Meeting on Genetics and Breeding of Capsicum and Eggplant“. Topics include but are not limited to: genetic resources, pre-breeding and breeding for agronomic and fruit quality traits, breeding for biotic and abiotic stress resistance, integrated omics for crop improvement, breeding for ornamental/urban gardens and organic systems.
Keywords: genomics, Genetic resources, Pre-breeding and breeding, Resilience to climate change, Genetics, Metabolomics, Urban gardens, Organic agriculture
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