The Formation of Specialized Traits and the Regulation of Directional Development in Forage
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Grassland and Pasture Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 1386
Special Issue Editors
Interests: forage molecular breeding; drought tolerance; pod shattering; alfalfa; common vetch
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Interests: forage and turfgrass physiology; abiotic stress; molecular biology; alternative splicing; metabolism
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Forage possesses unique traits that significantly enhance its adaptability, productivity, and resilience, making it indispensable for ecological restoration and ruminant-based agriculture. Studying the genetic, molecular, and environmental mechanisms behind these traits is key to advancing forage breeding.
This Special Issue, The Formation of Specialized Traits and the Regulation of Directional Development in Forage, explores the factors shaping forage traits and development. It focuses on stress tolerance (e.g., drought, temperature extremes, saline–alkaline conditions, and acidic aluminum), yield traits such as pod shattering, and identifies organisms with promise for nitrogen fixation associated with forage. It also focuses on quality factors such as protein content, lignin levels, and secondary metabolites, with the aim of enhancing resilience and productivity.
This Issue highlights research in omics, bioinformatics, genetic engineering, gene editing, and molecular markers, utilizing advanced methods to uncover growth and stress response mechanisms in forage.
We invite original research, reviews, and methodological advancements that address the physiological, molecular, and genetic aspects of forage traits, including stress responses, yield, and quality.
Prof. Dr. Zhipeng Liu
Dr. Tieyuan Liu
Dr. Dong Luo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- forage
- stress tolerance
- yield traits
- quality factors
- regulatory mechanism
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