Molecular Genetics and Genomics of Aquatic Crustaceans
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Germplasm resource evaluation, breeding, genetic improvement
Interests: Aquaculture, breeding, molecular
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Interests: Aquaculture, genetics, breeding
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Genomics and molecular genetics have revolutionized our understanding of biological systems, providing insights into genome structure, function, and evolution and their applications in breeding and biotechnology. In recent years, advances in sequencing technologies and bioinformatics tools have greatly enhanced genomic research, enabling comprehensive studies on genotype–phenotype relationships across diverse species. While significant progress has been made in plant and terrestrial animal genomics, aquatic crustaceans—a highly diverse and ecologically significant group—remain relatively understudied at the genomic level.
This Special Issue, "Molecular Genetics and Genomics of Aquatic Crustaceans", will highlight recent advancements in genomic research on crustaceans, including crabs, lobsters, shrimp, and other aquatic arthropods. We welcome contributions covering a wide range of topics, such as genome sequencing and assembly, comparative genomics, genome evolution, gene editing (e.g., CRISPR), transcriptomics (RNA-seq), expression profiling, functional genomics, epigenetics, SNP discovery, genome-wide association studies (GWASs), and genomic selection. By showcasing cutting-edge research articles in this field, we hope to foster a deeper understanding of crustacean biology and support applications in aquaculture, conservation, and evolutionary studies.
Prof. Dr. Falin Zhou
Prof. Dr. Xianhong Meng
Prof. Dr. Lingbo Ma
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- Genome sequencing
- Epigenomics
- CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing
- Transcriptomics
- Gene expression profiling
- Genome-wide association studies (GWASs)
- Quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping
- Genomic selection
- Marker-assisted selection (MAS)
- Molecular markers
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