Plant Genetic Diversity and Molecular Evolution
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 December 2025 | Viewed by 89
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant genetics; population genetics; molecular evolution; phylogeography; conservation genetics
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Interests: plant pathology; bioinformatics; mycology; conservation genetics
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Interests: plant biotechnology; soil fertility; plant breeding; plant physiology; agriculture; crop science; plant biology; plant tissue culture; abiotic stress tolerance; plant genetics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Plant genetic diversity and molecular evolution are fundamental to understanding the mechanisms that drive adaptation, speciation, and resilience in plant populations. This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research on the genetic and evolutionary processes shaping plant diversity across various ecological and evolutionary contexts. We welcome studies employing molecular and genomic approaches to explore the following topics: (1) the evolutionary dynamics of plant genomes, including structural variations, gene duplications, and adaptive mutations; (2) phylogenetic and population genomic insights into plant diversification, biogeography, and adaptation to extreme environments; (3) conservation genetics and strategies for preserving genetic resources in response to habitat fragmentation and climate change; and (4) the functional and evolutionary significance of genetic diversity in shaping plant traits, ecological interactions, and long-term adaptability. We also welcome contributions beyond these topics, as long as they provide novel insights into plant genetic diversity or molecular evolution. By integrating findings from comparative genomics, phylogenetics, and evolutionary biology, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive view of plant genetic diversity and its implications for biodiversity, conservation, sustainable agriculture, and ecosystem resilience.
Prof. Dr. Yu-Chung Chiang
Dr. Ya-Zhu Ko
Guest Editors
Dr. Annamalai Muthusamy
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- genetic diversity
- molecular evolution
- genome evolution
- phylogenomics
- adaptive evolution
- population genetics
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