Cereals Genetics and Breeding
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Physiology and Crop Production".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 June 2025) | Viewed by 368
Special Issue Editor
Interests: QTL/gene mapping; host–pathogen interaction; plant-associated-microbiome-mediated resistance; innate immunity; resistance breeding
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cereal crops are a vital part of global food security, and their improvement through genetics and breeding is crucial for meeting the demands of a growing population. This Special Issue of Plants aims to focus on the latest advances in cereal genetics and breeding, including innovative methods, technologies, and strategies for improving yield, quality, and sustainability. We invite original research articles, reviews, and short notes on topics such as genetic diversity, genome editing, marker-assisted selection, and phenomics, as well as breeding for biotic and abiotic stress resistance, nutritional enhancement, and climate resilience. Original research articles and reviews, communications, and short notes are welcome to be submitted.
Dr. Raman Dhariwal
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cereal genetics
- plant breeding
- genetic diversity
- genome editing
- marker-assisted selection
- phenomics
- biotic stress resistance
- abiotic stress resistance
- nutritional enhancement
- climate resilience
- sustainable agriculture
- crop improvement
- genetics and genomics
- breeding methods
- cereal crops
- food security
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