Advancements in Palmaceae Research: Genomic Insights, Trait Analysis, and Breeding Innovations
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Physiology and Crop Production".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 January 2026 | Viewed by 23
Special Issue Editors
Interests: molecular breeding; identification and validation of elite allele; gene function validation via genetic level and molecular level; gene network
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Dear Colleagues,
The Palmaceae family, commonly known as the palm family, encompasses a diverse group of economically and ecologically significant plants, such as coconut, oil palm, date palm, and Areca nut. From providing essential food sources and raw materials to enhancing biodiversity and landscape esthetics, palms play a crucial role in both human livelihoods and ecosystem health. This Special Issue seeks to gather together cutting-edge research on the Palmaceae family, focusing on various aspects such as trait characterization, comparative genomics, breeding strategies, and multi-omics analyses. Contributions are encouraged that explore genetic and phenotypic diversity within palm species, innovative breeding techniques to enhance desirable traits, and the application of multi-omics approaches to understand the underlying biological mechanisms.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Detailed trait analysis of economically important palm species;
- Comparative genomic studies revealing evolutionary relationships and adaptations;
- Breeding programs aimed at improving yield, disease resistance, and climate resilience in palms;
- Multi-omics approaches integrating genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics for a holistic understanding of palm biology;
- The role of environmental factors in shaping palm traits and genomic adaptations;
- Genetic mapping and marker-assisted selection in palm breeding.
We invite researchers from diverse disciplines to submit original research articles, reviews, and case studies that will contribute to the growing body of knowledge in palm science and promote sustainable practices in palm cultivation and utilization.
Prof. Dr. Wei Xia
Dr. Yong Xiao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Palmaceae
- genetic diversity
- trait analysis
- multi-omics
- comparative genomics
- crop improvement
- marker-assisted selection
- evolutionary biology
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