Plant Molecular Ecology and Genomic Perspectives
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: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 59
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Interests: genomics; gene expression; evolutionary botany; gene family; molecular markers; DNA methylation; phylogenomic; sub-genomes; genome-wide association studies (GWASs); genetic diversity; domestication
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, entitled “Plant Molecular Ecology and Genomic Perspectives”, is dedicated to integrating the latest research advancements in plant molecular ecology and genomics. It aims to explore the ecological adaptability, genetic variation, and genomic evolutionary mechanisms of plants at the molecular level. This Special Issue aims to provide a high-level platform for researchers in the fields of plant molecular ecology and genomics to exchange ideas and promote research progress. By publishing high-quality research articles, review papers, and methodological papers, this Special Issue is committed to fostering innovation and development in plant science and providing scientific evidence to address global agricultural and environmental challenges. This Special Issue focuses on several core topics, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Genomic Structure and Function of Plants: Through genomic sequencing, comparative genomics, and other techniques, this topic investigates the composition, evolution, and gene expression regulation mechanisms of plant genomes.
- Plant Molecular Ecology: This topic explores the molecular response mechanisms of plants under different ecological environments, including stress responses and plant–pathogen interactions.
- Application of Genomics in Crop Improvement: This topic examines the use of genomic prediction, molecular marker-assisted selection, and gene-editing technologies (such as CRISPR/Cas9) to enhance crop yield, stress resistance, and quality.
- Plant Hormone Signaling and Gene Expression Regulation: This topic investigates the mechanisms of plant hormones in plant growth, development, and stress responses.
- Nuclear and Plastid Genomics Research: Nuclear genomics focuses on the study of the entire nuclear genome, which contains the majority of an organism's genetic information. Recent advancements in nuclear genomics have provided deeper insights into the evolution, structure, and function of plant genomes. Plastid genomics, particularly focusing on chloroplast genomes, is a specialized area that investigates the genetic material within plastids, such as chloroplasts and mitochondria. Chloroplast genomes are maternally inherited and relatively small compared to nuclear genomes, but they play crucial roles in photosynthesis and other metabolic processes. Both nuclear and plastid genomics are essential for understanding the genetic basis of plant traits, evolutionary processes, and the adaptation of plants to various environmental conditions.
Prof. Dr. Peng Zhao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- genome assembly and annotaion
- genomic structure and function of plants
- plant molecular ecology
- genome prediction and GWAS
- gene-editing technologies
- transcriptomics and metabolomics
- nuclear and organelle genomics
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