Tropical Plant Genetics and Breeding
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 October 2026 | Viewed by 146
Special Issue Editor
Interests: functional genomics of tropical crops; disease resistance; laticifer development; biosynthesis of rubber and other secondary metabolites; regulation of gene expression; gene discovery; transgenic technologies; precision breeding
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Tropical plants are essential for global food security and economic development, yet they face unique challenges, including heat stress, drought, emerging pathogens, complex reproductive biology, and limited genomic resources. This Special Issue showcases recent advances in the genetics and breeding of key tropical crops such as rubber tree, cassava, oil palm, sugarcane, and tropical fruits (banana, pineapple, papaya, durian, and others). We welcome original research and reviews leveraging next-generation sequencing, gene discovery, genomic selection, CRISPR-based gene editing, and association mapping to dissect key agronomic traits, including disease resistance, stress tolerance, and post-harvest quality. By integrating multi-omics approaches and speed breeding strategies, this Special Issue provides a platform for translating genetic discoveries into practical applications, ultimately accelerating genetic gain and promoting sustainable agriculture in tropical regions.
Prof. Dr. Jiaming Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- tropical crops
- genomic selection
- abiotic stress tolerance
- disease resistance
- CRISPR/Cas9
- genome-wide association study (GWAS)
- molecular markers
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