Omics Era in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Towards a New Age of Agriculture and Sustainability

Dear Colleagues,

The "omics era" refers to the application of various high-throughput technologies that collectively provide comprehensive data regarding biological systems. In the context of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs), omics technologies can be transformative in their promotion of sustainable agriculture. The omics era holds immense potential for transforming the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants. By leveraging advanced biotechnological tools, we can achieve a more sustainable and productive agricultural system that fulfills the growing demand for natural medicinal products while preserving the environment.

Integrating high-throughput omics techniques into the research of medicinal and aromatic plants could greatly enhance the identification of functional genes, essential metabolites, and biological components with pharmacological properties, along with the molecular markers associated with phytochemical compounds. So far, multi-omics strategies have led to the creation of large-scale databases that encompass the genome, transcriptome, proteome, metabolome, and phytochemical characteristics of individual medicinal plant species or a variety of species. These extensive datasets provide a profound insight into the molecular mechanisms that govern the biosynthesis and regulation of bioactive compounds in these plants.

Therefore, this Special Issue aims to provide an update on the application of omics technologies in medicinal and aromatic plant research. It seeks to address fundamental and applied challenges in medicinal plant studies, facilitating the development of new and enhanced medicinal plant resources and the discovery of novel medicinal ingredients.

Dr. Jong-Wook Chung
Dr. Sebastin Raveendar
Guest Editors

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• medicinal and aromatic plants
• high-throughput omics
• integrative approaches
• active ingredients
• phytochemicals
• sustainable agriculture