Domestic Animal Genetics, Genomics, and Molecular Breeding
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: 30 March 2026 | Viewed by 193
Special Issue Editor
Interests: functional genomics; product quality; reproduction; molecular breeding; genomic selection; domestic animals; genetic improvement
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Against the backdrop of a rapidly expanding global population and sustained economic growth in developing regions, the demand for animal-derived products continues to intensify. To address this challenge, a sustainable and efficient expansion of livestock production is essential. Advances in genetics, genomics, and molecular breeding are critical to improving key traits such as productivity, disease resistance, environmental adaptability, and animal welfare. At the same time, there is growing consumer emphasis on quality, safety, and ethical husbandry practices, driving the need for innovative breeding strategies that align with these values.
This Special Issue, titled "Domestic Animal Genetics, Genomics, and Molecular Breeding", aims to gather high-quality research and review articles that explore the application of modern genetic and genomic tools in the enhancement of domestic animals. We welcome contributions that focus on genome-wide association studies (GWAS), genomic selection, gene editing, functional genomics, molecular marker, and other molecular approaches aimed at optimizing animal production, health, reproduction, and overall resilience.
We look forward to receiving your valuable research and insights to help advance this important field.
Dr. Ke Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- genomic selection
- molecular breeding
- domestic animals
- functional genomics
- genetic improvement
- product quality
- reproduction
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