Molecular Genetics, Genomics and Breeding in Field Crops
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: closed (31 July 2025) | Viewed by 120
Special Issue Editor
Interests: molecular genetics; development biology; molecular breeding; computation breeding; artificial intelligence; soybean
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the global population continues to grow, the challenges faced by our ecological environment intensify. Ensuring a stable and sufficient food supply has become imperative for the survival and development of humanity. Field crops serve as the primary source of food, and advancements in genetics, molecular genetics, and breeding are essential when addressing food security. This Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge research achievements in the genetics and breeding of field crops.
Scope and Topics
We invite contributions that reflect the latest trends in field crop genetics and molecular breeding. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
Gene function exploration and expression regulation;
Molecular breeding;
Epigenetic regulation;
Gene editing technologies;
Genomic diversity analysis;
Germplasm innovation technologies.
We particularly encourage research that integrates emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and machine learning with genetics and breeding.
Call for Submissions
We warmly welcome submissions from researchers, whether they are new discoveries in basic research or innovative breakthroughs in applied technologies. Let us collaborate to advance agricultural science and contribute to global food security and sustainable agricultural development.
Prof. Dr. Xianzhong Feng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- field crop
- genomics
- molecular genetics
- breeding technologies
- germplasm utilization
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