Genetics Research and Molecular Breeding of Crops

Dear Colleagues,

Molecular breeding of crops for high yield, superior grain quality, and strong environmental adaptability is crucial for feeding the world’s rapidly growing population. Today, 5G breeding approaches, including genome assembly, germplasm characterization, gene function identification, genomic breeding, and gene editing, provide disruptive changes to crop improvement. This Special Issue focuses on “Genetics Research and molecular breeding of Crops”, which is important for promoting rapid exchange of research results, experiences, and ideas within the scientific community and among professionals working in the relevant research field. The papers of genetics research and molecular breeding, including gene/QTL detection, gene functional analysis, molecular breeding, and biotechnology themes, in crops will be welcome. Regular research papers, reviews, communications, and short notes will be considered. Our aim is to gather in one place information that will be useful for crop researchers and breeders.

Prof. Dr. Guiquan Zhang
Dr. Zhoufei Wang
Guest Editors

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