Scope,

In vitro propagation, plant regeneration processes, somatic embryogenesis, ploidy manipulation techniques, protoplast culture and fusion, in vitro mutagenesis, somaclonal variation, elimination of pathogens, cryopreservation, cisgenic strategies, alternative selection systems, expression and regulation of transgenes, chimera detection, transient expression assays for gene function analysis, RNAi, transgene stability, gene identification, QTL identification, BAC libraries, gene isolation, candidate genes, association mapping, molecular markers, new sequencing techniques, ESTs, marker assisted selection, genomic databases, bioinformatics, disease resistance/ tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses, biotechnology to reduce impact of climate change on vegetable growth and production, vegetables and product quality, flavor, texture, post-harvest handling, industrial and pharmaceutical traits, release and commercialization of transgenic varieties, risk assessment studies, transgene stability, and public acceptance of GM vegetable crops.