New Insights into Crop Production, Management, and Ecophysiology

Dear Colleagues,

Crop yield is not determined by a single factor but is the result of the combined effects of numerous aspects such as heredity, physiology, environment, and interacting organisms. Additionally, crop production is shaped by physiological and developmental processes such as photosynthesis, nutrient distribution, and organ formation. These processes are influenced not only by environmental factors such as light, temperature, water, and nutrients but also by other interacting organisms in the ecosystem, such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and other plants.

Understanding the genetic basis of plant–environment interactions is fundamental to successful crop improvement. Modern genetic approaches reveal the regulatory nature of genotype–environment interactions at the molecular, physiological, and biochemical levels and help identify the key genes and their regulatory networks. Equally important is its application to variety improvement and cultivation optimization, achieving high and stable yields and efficient resource utilization under different ecological conditions.

We are pleased to invite you to contribute your work to this Special Issue of Biology, aiming to bring together innovative, interdisciplinary research that advances our understanding of the genetics, environmental factors, and ecophysiology of crops. Contributions exploring the genetic basis underlying host–pathogen and plant–plant interactions are also encouraged, and we welcome original research articles and reviews.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Hada Wuriyanghan
Dr. Fang Yan
Guest Editors

Dr. Gongfu Shi
Guest Editor Assistant

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