Plant Genetics and Genomics
A section of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425).
Section Information
The section “Plant Genetics and Genomics” aims to publish articles related to genes and genomes in plants as well as algae. We welcome submissions that focus on genes and genomes including their function, organization, and evolution, from molecular genetic characterization to population genetics and phylogenomics. We also accept submissions that apply genetic approaches in order to deal with the increasing demand of crop production or that aim to increase the nutritional/nutraceutical value of a plant.
Topics within the scope of this section include, but are not limited to:
- Mechanisms of plant gene regulation;
- Phylogenomics and evolutionary plant genetics;
- Gene silencing and miRNAs;
- Epigenetics and epigenomics;
- Chromatin organization;
- Plastid genomic studies;
- Genetic engineering for crop production.
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Abiotic Stress in Plants: Molecular Genetics and Genomics—2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 May 2025)
- Genetics and Breeding of Ornamental Plants (Deadline: 20 June 2025)
- 5Gs in Crop Genetic and Genomic Improvement: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 25 July 2025)
- Genetic Improvement in Rice: Enhancing Environmental Sustainability and Global Health (Deadline: 25 August 2025)
- Genetic Research on Crop Stress Resistance and Quality Traits (Deadline: 25 August 2025)
- Genetics and Breeding of Forage (Deadline: 5 September 2025)
- Genetics and Epigenetics in Plant Development (Deadline: 25 September 2025)
- Genetic and Morphological Diversity in Plants (Deadline: 25 September 2025)
- Integrative Epigenetic Regulation in Crop Stress Resistance: Multi-Omics-Guided Gene Mining and Molecular Breeding (Deadline: 25 September 2025)
- Harnessing Multi-Omics Approaches to Unravel Plant–Microbe Interactions in Cultivated Plants: Implications for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Agriculture (Deadline: 25 September 2025)
- The Molecular Breeding of Vegetables: Technological Innovations and Breeding Practices (Deadline: 25 October 2025)
- Molecular Adaptation and Evolutionary Genetics in Plants (Deadline: 24 November 2025)
- Plant Genetics, Evolution, Cytogenetics and Cytogenomics for Biodiversity Conservation (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
- Molecular Genetics of Stress Response in Crops (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
- 15th Anniversary of Genes: Feature Papers in the “Plant Genetics and Genomics” Section (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions: