Advancements in Bamboo and Rattan: Insights into Molecular Biology, Physiology, Ecology, and Applications
A special issue of Forests (ISSN 1999-4907). This special issue belongs to the section "Genetics and Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 88
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bamboo; rice; transporter; plant nutrition; mineral elements
Interests: forest; bamboo; bioinformatics; genome; molecular
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bamboo and rattan are invaluable forest resources that not only furnish raw materials for industry but also play a crucial role in ecosystems. Since the release of the first version of the Moso bamboo genome in 2013, remarkable advancements in bamboo research have been achieved. For instance, topics such as the rapid growth and flowering mechanisms of bamboo have been elucidated. Furthermore, regeneration systems and gene editing techniques in bamboo have been established. However, when compared to other plants like Arabidopsis and rice, the progress of research in bamboo and rattan remains relatively slow. As such, colleagues working in the field of bamboo and rattan face both great opportunities and challenges.
The aim of this Special Issue is to compile and showcase the latest progress in both basic and applied research encompassing all facets of bamboo and rattan, including molecular biology, physiology, ecology, and applications. We welcome the submission of research articles, case studies, reviews, and perspectives on these topics.
Dr. Ji Feng Shao
Prof. Dr. Lianfeng Gu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bamboo
- rattan
- physiology
- molecular
- shoot
- culm
- plant nutrition
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