Genomics and Transcriptomics for Plant Development and Improvement
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 154
Special Issue Editor
Interests: plant genomics; transcriptomics; bioinformatics; gene discovery; plant pathway curation; gene regulatory networks; nutritional genomics; secondary plant products; pangenomics; space biology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Genomics and transcriptomics are fundamental to deciphering the molecular mechanisms of plant development and to advancing crop improvement amid global challenges like climate change and food security. This Special Issue invites authors to submit high-quality research and review articles that apply genomic and transcriptomic approaches to explore plant biology. We encourage submissions that uncover gene regulatory networks, developmental pathways, and stress adaptation mechanisms, with an emphasis on translating these insights into strategies for enhancing agronomic traits. By gathering cutting-edge research, we aim to foster collaboration and accelerate the development of resilient, high-yielding crops.
We welcome contributions in areas including, but not limited to, the following:
Genomic Basis of Plant Development: Gene function, genome evolution, genetic diversity, and structural variations influencing plant architecture, organ formation, and phase transitions.
Transcriptomic Profiling of Plant Responses: Gene expression studies using RNA-seq and single-cell RNA-seq under stress conditions or during development.
Non-Coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation: Roles of miRNAs, siRNAs, lncRNAs, and epigenetic modifications in plant development and adaptation.
Integrative Omics for Trait Discovery: Combining multi-omics data, including single-cell genomics/transcriptomics and pan-genomics, to identify genes and pathways related to yield, quality, nutrient efficiency, and disease resistance.
Applications in Crop Improvement: Use of genomic/transcriptomic data in breeding, gene editing, and variety development.
Dr. Parul Gupta
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- genetic diversity
- crop improvement
- genomics
- transcriptomics
- disease resistance
- genome editing
- non-coding RNA
- multi-omics
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