Genetic and Biological Diversity of Plants—2nd Edition
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 44
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bioinformatics; evolution; microRNA; databases; non-coding miRNA
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Interests: retrograde signaling; plant development; miRNA; organelles; cell biology; genomics; stress tolerance
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Special Issue Information
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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Keywords
- multi-omics
- plant diversity
- plant–insect–microbe interactions
- databases
- non-coding RNA
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