Evolutionary Genomics in Plants: From Single Gene to Genome
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Plant Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
Interests: evolutionary genomics; bioinformatics; early land plants; desiccation tolerance
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Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of IJMS delves into the dynamic field of plant evolutionary genomics and bioinformatics, showcasing cutting-edge research which unravels the molecular underpinnings of plant evolution. Advances in high-throughput sequencing, computational biology, and genomic data analysis have revolutionized our understanding of plant diversity, adaptation, and domestication. This collection of articles will highlight innovative approaches to studying genome evolution, gene function, and regulatory mechanisms across diverse plant lineages. Key topics include phylogenomics, comparative genomics, population genetics, and the integration of multi-omics data to address fundamental questions in plant biology. We appreciate contributions that emphasize novel bioinformatic tools and methodologies that enhance the analysis of complex genomic datasets, fostering insights into evolutionary processes such as speciation, hybridization, and polyploidy. By bridging genomics with evolutionary theory, this Special Issue aims to advance our knowledge of how plants have adapted to changing environments and inform strategies for crop improvement and conservation. We invite researchers, students, and practitioners to explore these studies, which collectively underscore the transformative potential of genomics and bioinformatics in unravelling the evolutionary history of plants.
Dr. Bei Gao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- evolutionary genomics
- plant adaptation
- genome evolution
- crop improvement
- bioinformatics
- polyploidy
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