Genetics Studies on Crop Agronomy Traits Improvement
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2025 | Viewed by 34
Special Issue Editors
Interests: omics; molecular marker; plant stress tolerance; herbicide; crop germplasm; GMO; genome editing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The challenges of modern agriculture go beyond merely addressing human hunger; they also encompass the increasing demands for a higher quality of life, which translates into evolving market needs. Consequently, the quality of agricultural products—particularly the food produced—must meet the ever-growing expectations of consumers. This dynamic landscape presents new challenges for breeding and agricultural practices.
The Special Issue we are planning seeks to explore the application of genetic resources and advances in genetics to enhance agronomic traits in crops. This publication will primarily focus on the relationship between agronomic traits and genes, as well as the investigation of various functional genes, including their mutant isoforms, particularly the isozymes resulting from genetic variation.
The scope of this Special Issue includes studies that examine how the exploration of genetic resources can lead to improvements in crop performance, with an emphasis on yield, disease resistance, and quality. We invite research on genes improving crop agronomic traits such as yield, disease resistance, aroma, etc.
Additionally, we are concerned with the potential threats to human health arising from the application of agricultural chemicals, including herbicides, pestiscides, fertilizers, etc., as well as the use of genetically modified and gene-edited crops. This includes discussions on risk management and mitigation strategies to address these potentially harmful challenges, alongside the responsible use of genetic resources.
We encourage contributions addressing (but not limited to) the following key areas:
- Identification and characterization of genes or gene variants associated with agronomic traits.
- Development of molecular markers linked to desirable traits for marker-assisted selection.
- Utilization of genomic tools and techniques to enhance breeding efficiency.
- Analysis of the genetic basis of agronomic traits, including quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping and genome-wide association studies (GWAS).
- Exploration of novel genetic resources for improving agronomic traits, particularly those related to yield, disease resistance, and quality.
- Studies on the impact of genetic variations on the expression of agronomic traits, including the role of isozymes in these processes.
- Agricultural risk control measures related to GMO or gene editing.
We welcome submissions from researchers engaged in both theoretical and applied aspects of crop genetics and genomics, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in utilizing genetic resources for crop improvement.
Dr. Weicong Qi
Dr. Sheng Xu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- crop
- gene resource
- genetics
- quality
- agronomy trait improvement
- risk control
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