New Advances in Plant Genetic Research
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: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 29
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bioinformatics; plant non-coding RNAs; systems biology; AI
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled "New Advances in Plant Genetic Research", serves as a premier platform for presenting the latest and most impactful discoveries in the field of plant genetics. It encompasses a broad spectrum of cutting-edge topics.
Revolutionary gene-editing technologies, such as CRISPR-Cas, are transforming plant breeding by enabling precise trait modifications. The discovery of novel genes continues to be a focal point of genetic research, particularly exploring their roles in essential plant functions, such as flowering time, root development, and stress responses. Additionally, the genetic basis of plant–microbe symbiotic relationships is under scrutiny, offering insights for sustainable agriculture.
Single-cell omics in plants have emerged as a powerful tool, allowing for a detailed understanding of cellular heterogeneity and unique genetic programs at the single-cell level. Non-coding RNAs, as crucial regulators of gene expression, will be investigated for their influence on plant growth, development, and stress adaptation. The application of AI in plant science is also one of the key research areas, as AI algorithms can analyze vast genomic data, predict gene functions, and optimize breeding strategies.
Moreover, generative plant genomics, which involves using computational models to generate and simulate plant genomes, hold great potential for exploring genetic diversity and evolutionary processes. By integrating global research, this Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of the current frontiers in plant genetic research, guiding future investigations and applications across agriculture, conservation, and basic plant science.
Prof. Dr. Ming Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- plant generative genomics
- plant–microbe interaction gene-editing
- single-cell omics in plants
- plant non-coding RNAs
- AI in plant science
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