Applications of Omics and Bioinformatics in Medicinal Plants
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Phytochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 520
Special Issue Editors
2. Jilin Engineering Research Center Ginseng Genetic Resources Development and Utilization, Changchun 130118, China
Interests: plant genome; transcription factor family; functional genomics; methyl jasmonate treatment
Interests: chemical composition of aromatic, medicinal, and food plants; organic chemistry hemi synthesis of bioactive compounds using natural products as raw materials; assessment of the biological activity of new compounds
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Medicinal plants have historically served as a fundamental component of both traditional and contemporary medicine, offering a substantial reservoir of bioactive compounds for disease treatment and health promotion. However, realizing their full potential necessitates the use of advanced methodologies to unravel their intricate biochemical pathways, genetic diversity, and ecological interactions. This Special Issue examines the transformative impact of omics technologies, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics, on advancing medicinal plant research. These state-of-the-art approaches facilitate comprehensive investigations of plant systems, such as gene-to-metabolite networks, thereby fostering innovations in drug discovery, sustainable cultivation, and conservation. The integration of omics technologies has enabled researchers to identify key genes involved in the biosynthesis of pharmacologically active compounds, such as alkaloids, terpenoids, and phenolics; optimize metabolic engineering strategies; and enhance plants’ resilience to environmental stressors. We welcome submissions of original research, reviews, and methodological advancements to provide a platform to promote collaboration among biologists, bioinformaticians, pharmacologists, and agronomists. Submitted manuscripts must not be previously published or under evaluation for publication in another journal.
Dr. Kangyu Wang
Dr. Paula C. Castilho
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bioinformatics
- medicinal plants
- genomics
- transcriptomics
- proteomics
- metabolomics
- gene family
- transcription factor
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