Innovative Biotech Approaches in Legume Crop Improvement
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 65
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Interests: transcriptional regulation; plant biotechnologies; food science
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Dear Colleagues,
I hope this communication finds you well. I am writing to enthusiastically invite you, as a dedicated member of our scientific community, to contribute your valuable insights and research to an upcoming Special Issue of Plants, titled “Innovative Biotech Approaches in Legume Crop Improvement”.
Legume crops are fundamental in global agriculture, providing essential proteins and nutrients for human and animal consumption. Moreover, they play a critical role in sustainable agricultural systems thanks to their ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen and improve soil health. However, work to improve legume crops faces numerous challenges, including abiotic stresses, susceptibility to pests and diseases, and the need for enhanced nutritional qualities and yield potential.
To address these challenges, innovative biotechnological approaches are being developed to enhance legume crop resilience, productivity, and nutritional value. This Special Issue will showcase research and review articles focusing on advanced molecular breeding, CRISPR/Cas-mediated gene editing, genomics-assisted selection, transcriptomics, proteomics, and other emerging technologies. We particularly encourage submissions that explore the integration of these tools into conventional breeding practices to achieve sustainable improvements in legume crops.
We are excited to receive your manuscripts and look forward to reading your valuable contributions, which will be instrumental in advancing legume crop research and promoting sustainable agriculture.
Sincerely,
Dr. Dario Paolo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- legume crops
- biotechnology
- gene editing
- molecular breeding
- genomics
- transcriptomics
- proteomics
- crop improvement
- sustainable agriculture
- abiotic stress tolerance
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