Genetic and Biological Diversity of Plants—2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Genetic diversity is a fundamental source of biological diversity, and it encompasses the variety of genes within species and the diversity of species within ecosystems. This diversity is crucial for the survival of plants, enabling them to adapt to changing environmental conditions, resist diseases, and interact with other organisms in complex ecological networks. Understanding genetic and biological diversity is essential for the conservation of plant species and the sustainable use of plant resources. It provides insights into mechanisms of evolution and adaptation and informs breeding programs for crops, forests, and forages.

In this Special Issue, we invite researchers to submit original research articles and reviews that enhance our understanding of plant genetic and biological diversity, and research focused on omics analysis, multi-species databases, and plant–insect–microbe interactions.

Dr. Zhonglong Guo
Prof. Dr. Lei Li
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Plants is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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