Genetic Analysis and Gene Study for Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Crops
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2019)
Special Issue Editor
Interests: plant genetics and genomics; molecular markers; plant genotyping; abiotic stress tolerance; drought, salinity, and dehydration; gene identification and expression analysis
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Special Issue Information
This Special Issue deals with the application of crop genetics to agronomy. Crops encompass a wide range of plant species grown by humans for food and beverages, animal feed, fuel, fibre, pharmaceutics as well as ornamental and other uses. Genetics and gene studies form the basis of plant growth and its regulation, and improved knowledge about plant growth is central to the progress of plant breeding and agronomy. However, plants are constantly challenged by numerous abiotic stresses, such as extreme temperatures, water shortages, and toxic or deficient chemical elements in soil. Plant responses to these stresses are tightly managed by a whole host of genes, which often operate within immensely complex and dynamic networks. The continuous stream of new findings within this very active field calls for an updated overview of gene studies and analyses related to abiotic stress tolerance in crops. Completed studies and research in this area are encouraged for submission to this Special Issue. Multidisciplinary scientific papers, reviews and mini-reviews that present a clearer and wider perspective of the topic are especially welcome.
Dr. Yuri Shavrukov
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- crops
- abiotic stress tolerance
- plant genetics and breeding
- gene study
- agronomy
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