Genetic and Biochemical Enhancement of Nutritional and Stress-Responsive Traits in Plants
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 March 2026 | Viewed by 52
Special Issue Editors
Interests: soybean; cowpea; QTL mapping; GWAS; MAS
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Interests: genebank; digital phenotyping; phytochemical; GWAS
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As global agriculture grapples with the dual challenges of climate change and food insecurity, the need to develop crop varieties with enhanced nutritional value and tolerance to environmental stresses has never been more urgent. Achieving these goals requires a deep integration of genetic insight, biochemical innovation, and applied agricultural science.
Recent breakthroughs in genomics, metabolomics, and plant molecular biology have paved the way for the identification and functional characterization of genes and pathways involved in nutrient biosynthesis and abiotic stress responses. When these advances are aligned with agronomic practices and field-based validation, they hold transformative potential for modern agriculture.
This Special Issue aims to present cutting-edge research at the intersection of genetic improvement, biochemical enhancement, and agricultural application. We seek contributions that not only elucidate the underlying mechanisms of trait development but also demonstrate their relevance and feasibility within real-world farming systems.
We welcome original articles, comprehensive reviews, and case studies on topics including but not limited to the following:
- Identification and functional validation of genes regulating nutritional traits and abiotic stress tolerance;
- Genetic and biochemical strategies for crop improvement under adverse environmental conditions;
- Metabolic engineering and regulatory networks under stress scenarios;
- Translational research bridging molecular discoveries and field-level implementation;
- Successful case studies demonstrating the application of advanced genetic and biochemical tools in agricultural systems.
Your contributions will foster a deeper understanding of how integrative scientific approaches can be harnessed to strengthen the resilience, productivity, and nutritional quality of crops within the context of sustainable agriculture. We invite you to confirm your interest and share a tentative title for your manuscript, which will help us in curating a coherent and impactful Special Issue.
Dr. Bo-Keun Ha
Dr. Seong-Hoon Kim
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- abiotic stress tolerance
- nutritional enhancement
- genetic improvement
- metabolic engineering
- functional genomics
- molecular breeding
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