Introductory article

Abstract

The approaches of modern plant biology, biochemistry and biotechnology are
aggregately targeted at the improvement of health and life quality of the
population. It is achieved through the enhancement of qualitative
characteristics in various crop genotypes, the composition and content of
bioactive compounds (BAC) in them, and their adaptability to stressors. An
important trend is the development of rapid plant breeding technologies for
cereal, vegetable, fruit and berry crops beneficial for healthy nutrition.
This issue presents the results of versatile experimental and theoretical
research ventures contributing in different ways to the effective promotion
of this trend.