Bioinformatics of Plant

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a special issue of the journal Genes dedicated to advancements in Plant Bioinformatics. This special issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research and reviews that showcase the latest developments, tools, and applications in the field of bioinformatics as it pertains to plant science.

Scope of the Special Issue:

This special issue will cover a wide range of topics within plant bioinformatics, including but not limited to:

1. Genome Sequencing and Assembly:
• Innovations in high-throughput sequencing technologies for plant genomes.
• Advanced algorithms for the assembly and annotation of complex plant genomes.
2. Functional Genomics:
• Techniques for gene annotation and the prediction of gene function.
• Transcriptomic and proteomic analyses to explore gene expression and protein function.
• Integrative approaches for linking genotype to phenotype in plants.
3. Comparative and Evolutionary Genomics:
• Comparative genomic studies that reveal evolutionary relationships and genetic diversity among plant species.
• Phylogenetic analyses to uncover the evolutionary history of plant genomes.
4. Structural Genomics:
• Studies on the 3D organization of plant genomes and its impact on gene regulation.
• Insights into chromatin dynamics and nuclear architecture in plants.
5. Systems Biology:
• Network analysis and modeling of complex biological interactions in plants.
• Pathway mapping and analysis to understand metabolic and signaling pathways.
6. Marker-Assisted Selection and Crop Improvement:
• Development and application of genetic markers in plant breeding programs.
• Bioinformatics approaches to identify and select desirable traits in crops.
7. Bioinformatics Tools and Databases:
• Novel software tools and databases designed for plant genomic data analysis.
• Advances in computational methods for sequence alignment, variant calling, and functional annotation.
8. Applications of Plant Bioinformatics:
• Case studies demonstrating the application of bioinformatics in crop improvement, plant pathology, environmental adaptation, and biodiversity conservation.

Submission Guidelines:

We invite researchers to submit original research articles, reviews, and methodological papers that align with the themes of this special issue. Manuscripts should be prepared according to the journal’s standard guidelines and submitted through the online submission system.

Dr. Ritesh Kumar
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Genes is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• plant genomics
• genome sequencing
• genome assembly
• gene annotation
• transcriptomics
• proteomics
• comparative genomics
• phylogenetics
• evolutionary genomics
• structural genomics
• 3D genome architecture
• chromatin dynamics
• systems biology
• biological networks