Growing Up: A New Era of Plant Genome and Pangenome Resources
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 September 2024) | Viewed by 307
Special Issue Editors
Interests: genomics of specialty crops
Interests: genetics; plant breeding; plant biology; DNA markers; germplasm conservation; fingerprinting
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Dear Colleagues,
Genome sequencing has become relatively inexpensive and it is more accessible than ever. Simultaneously, bioinformatic tools for genome assembly and gene annotation have continued to improve. Consequently, more genome resources have become available for minor and specialty crops. Pangenomes are being developed for many crop species and genera, and are being utilized for assessments of diversity and the improvement of crops. Chromosome scaffolding and haplotype phasing are being utilized to enhance established “reference” genomes. This Special Issue aims to provide an overview of emerging and expanding crop genome and pangenome resources. Submissions may address major crop species including trees, as well as minor or specialty crops, including ornamental plants and medicinal herbs. Genome and pangenome studies that focus on plant taxa with few previously existing genome resources will be prioritized. Studies offering genome updates announcing improvements to existing resources, such as chromosome scaffolding and haplotype phasing, are also welcome. Studies may also focus on the genome resources employed for the development of molecular markers in plant breeding programs, such as allelic diversity related to disease and pest resistance. Comparative genomics-based studies of diversity within a species or across species are also welcome.
Dr. Kelly J Vining
Dr. Nahla Bassil
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- plant genome
- genome resources
- specialty crops
- pangenome
- comparative genomics
- chromosome scaffolding
- haplotype phasing
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