Plant Breeding: From Biology to Biotechnology
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 66
Special Issue Editor
Interests: plant breeding; biology; biotechnology; molecular genetics; genomics; bioinformatics; environmental stress
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plant breeding is an important branch of agricultural science, with the primary goal of improving plant yield, disease resistance, and adaptability through selective breeding. Traditional plant breeding relies on natural variation, where breeders selectively breed individuals with desirable traits, and gradually improve crop varieties over generations. However, this process is often time-consuming and uncertain. With the advancement of biotechnology, plant breeding has entered a new era. Marker-assisted selection is an important tool in modern plant breeding. By detecting molecular markers associated with target traits, breeders can identify promising plant individuals early in the breeding process, significantly improving the efficiency and speed of the breeding process. Modern biotechnologies, such as genetic engineering and genome editing, provide more precise and efficient means for plant breeding. For instance, gene transfer or gene knockout (CRISPR/Cas9) can introduce new traits or modify existing ones in plants. In vitro culture methods can also rapidly propagate genetically uniform plant materials, which is particularly valuable for plant species that are difficult to propagate through traditional means. Furthermore, tissue culture can be used to produce pathogen-free planting materials. In summary, the development of plant breeding, from traditional methods to modern biotechnologies, has brought about significant progress. By combining traditional breeding techniques and cutting-edge biotechnologies, scientists can more effectively address the challenges posed by population growth and climate change, laying a solid foundation for global food security. In the future, as new technologies continue to emerge, plant breeding will continue to play a crucial role in agricultural production.
Dr. Juwu Gong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plant breeding
- biotechnology
- molecular marker-assisted selection
- genetic engineering
- genome editing
- tissue culture
- phenotype
- genetics
- omics
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