Introductory article

Abstract

The approaches of modern plant biology, biochemistry and biotechnology areaggregately targeted at the improvement of health and life quality of thepopulation. It is achieved through the enhancement of qualitativecharacteristics in various crop genotypes, the composition and content ofbioactive compounds (BAC) in them, and their adaptability to stressors. Animportant trend is the development of rapid plant breeding technologies forcereal, vegetable, fruit and berry crops beneficial for healthy nutrition.This issue presents the results of versatile experimental and theoreticalresearch ventures contributing in different ways to the effective promotionof this trend.