Molecular Breeding for Crop Resistance to Disease and Environmental Stresses

Dear Colleagues,

Background & History: Traditional plant breeding has made way for molecular techniques, revolutionizing the development of crops resistant to disease and various environmental stresses. Molecular biology now allows for the precise identification and selection of resistance traits, fundamentally changing breeding strategies.

Aim and Scope: This Special Issue aims to capture the innovative strides made in molecular breeding and genomics to enhance disease resistance and environmental stress tolerance in crops. It seeks to bridge the gap between traditional breeding techniques and modern genomic approaches, presenting a comprehensive view of current achievements and potential avenues for future research. The scope encompasses both applied and fundamental research, targeting the genetic basis of resistance, the development of novel breeding strategies, and the deployment of these resistant varieties in agricultural systems.

Cutting-edge Research: We seek studies utilizing genomic technologies like next-generation sequencing and genome editing, alongside bioinformatics to unravel plant–pathogen interactions and enhance breeding practices.

Solicited Papers: We invite original research, reviews, and case studies that exhibit the application of genomic tools in breeding for resistance, the discovery of resistance genes, and the formulation of novel breeding approaches. Papers should highlight interdisciplinary strategies that merge molecular biology with agronomy to address crop diseases.

Dr. Sampath Perumal
Dr. Sheng Chen
Guest Editors

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