Detection Methods for Genome-Edited (GE) Crops and Commercialized Genetically Modified (GM) Crops
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Genetics, Genomics and Breeding".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 660
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Interests: molecular breeding; mutant breeding; crop cultivation; abiotic stress; crassulacean acid metabolism; water-use efficiency; RING E3 ligase family
Interests: genetic variation; genome duplication; polyploidy; gene expression; environmental stress; metabolomics, protein structure analysis; gene evolution
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Interests: genetic variation; gene expression regulation; plant abiotic stress responses; RING E3 ubiquitin ligases; functional genomics; molecular marker development; chloroplast DNA analysis; proteostasis and stress signaling
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Ensuring transparent, science-based oversight of agricultural biotechnology is increasingly urgent as global trade in seeds, feed, and processed foods expands and supply chains grow more complex. While GMO regulations have driven major advances in screening, event identification, and quantification, genome-edited (GE) crops—often lacking foreign DNA—and highly processed food matrices now challenge conventional, regulation-compliant testing. In parallel, demand for food authenticity and traceability demands is increasing, creating a timely opportunity to integrate GE/GM detection with the botanical identification of plant-derived food materials and molecular marker development.
This Special Issue will present and disseminate the most recent advances related to detection and identification methods for GE crops, commercialized genetically modified (GM) crops, and the authentication of food–plant materials. We consider contributions addressing (i) robust screening, identification, and quantification workflows; (ii) the development and validation of molecular markers for species/cultivar identification and traceability; and (iii) reference material strategies and harmonization for routine implementation.
Cutting-edge topics include multiplex qPCR/ddPCR, targeted sequencing/NGS panels, long-read and CRISPR-assisted assays, high-throughput platforms, and bioinformatics pipelines tailored to complex matrices. We solicit original research, reviews, and method/validation papers covering GE/GM event or trait detection, quantitative measurement, inter-laboratory validation/standardization, marker panels (DNA barcoding, SNP/Indel), and practical regulatory or industry case studies.
Dr. Sung Don Lim
Dr. Won Cheol Yim
Dr. Juhee Kim
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- genome-edited crops
- GMO detection
- event-specific PCR
- ddPCR quantification
- next-generation sequencing
- CRISPR-based diagnostics
- DNA barcoding
- SNP/indel marker development
- food authenticity and traceability
- reference materials and method validation
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