Genetics and Genomics of Silkworm
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 37
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The silkworm (Bombyx mori) has long served as a pivotal model organism in genetics, developmental biology, evolutionary biology, physiology, agricultural biotechnology, etc. Recent advancements in high-throughput sequencing, CRISPR-based genome editing, and functional genomics have revolutionized our understanding of silkworm biology, offering unprecedented opportunities to unravel mechanisms underlying silkworm domestication, silk synthesis, metamorphosis, disease resistance, and host–pathogen interactions. This Special Issue aims to consolidate cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary insights into the genetics and genome of the silkworm, fostering innovation in both fundamental science and applied sericulture.
Suitable topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The silkworm genome encompasses the genomes of various wild silkworms (Bombyx mandarina, Antheraea yamamai, Antheraea pernyi, Samia ricini et al.) and different domesticated silkworm strains (Bombyx mori).
- The comparative genomics mining of interesting genes and functional elements.
- The identification and functional characterization of genes related to silkworm domestication, silk production, development, and adaptation.
- Epigenetic regulation and non-coding RNAs.
- Gene editing and transgenic applications.
- Genetic diversity, conservation, and breeding strategies.
- Host–microbe interactions and immunity-related genomic studies.
Dr. Min-Jin Han
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- silkworm genome
- gene identification
- comparative genomics
- silkworm domestication
- population genetics
- functional genomics
- insect immunity
- genetic manipulation
- silkworm breeding
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