Fiber Plants: Genetics and Genomics, Molecular Mechanisms and Potential Applications—Novel Materials, Functional Foods and Beyond
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 September 2025 | Viewed by 386
Special Issue Editors
Interests: digital agriculture; bioinformatics; genomics; plant phenomics; indoor breeding
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Dear Colleagues,
Fiber plants, traditionally cultivated for textile production, are now recognized for their vast potential in diverse industries, including novel biomaterials, functional foods, fatty acid production, and medicinal products. Recent advances in genetics and genomics have provided profound insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying fiber development, lipid biosynthesis, and bioactive compound production. This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research that explores the genetic architecture, genomic resources, and molecular pathways of fiber plants while highlighting innovative applications that extend beyond conventional uses.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and short communications covering, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Genetics and Genomics: Genome sequencing, pan-genomics, comparative genomics, and multi-omics approaches in fiber plants;
- Molecular Mechanisms: Gene regulatory networks, metabolic pathways, and molecular controls of fiber development, lipid biosynthesis, and secondary metabolite production;
- Breeding Innovations: Applications of genome editing, molecular breeding, and precision agriculture to improve fiber quality, yield, and stress resilience;
- Novel Applications: Development of sustainable biomaterials, functional foods enriched with bioactive fatty acids, and plant-based medicinal products derived from fiber crops;
- Environmental and Industrial Impacts: The role of fiber plants in sustainable agriculture, bioeconomy, and future industrial applications.
This Special Issue seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and promote the latest advances in fiber plant research. We welcome contributions from researchers across plant biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, and related fields to drive forward the understanding and utilization of fiber plants for scientific and societal benefit.
We look forward to your contributions to this exciting Special Issue
Prof. Dr. Jian Zhang
Prof. Dr. Michael Deyholos
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fiber plant
- genetics
- genomics
- bioactive products
- natural fibers
- fatty acids
- medical products
- environmental and ecological effects of fiber plants
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