To survive and thrive in the environment, plants rapidly execute gene expression changes associated with necessary cellular and metabolic pathways. Thus, understanding how gene regulation is coordinated in response to abiotic stress is critical for future molecular breeding. However, this remains largely unexplored due to the high level of functional redundancy and the lack of relevant datasets, methods for prioritizing candidate genes, and efficient functional research tools. Like the social connections in our lives, molecular components interact with each other to create biological networks, which allow complex organisms to coordinate appropriate biological responses. If gene responses to abiotic stress could be investigated at a "network level” in plants, their function could be better understood and enable crop improvement. This Research Topic focuses on understanding gene regulation in response to environmental changes using a network modeling-based research pipeline.
This series aims to highlight the latest experimental techniques and methods used to investigate fundamental questions in plant response to abiotic stress, from gene expression changes and protein-DNA interactions underlying significant biological pathways at network levels. Review articles or opinions on methodologies or applications including the advantages and limitations of each are welcome. This topic includes technologies and up to date methods that help advance science.
The contributions to this collection will undergo peer review. Novelty may vary, but the utility of a method or protocol must be relevant. We welcome contributions covering all aspects of characterizing gene networks underlying significant biological pathways and applying the findings to translational research. Submissions will be handled by the team of Topic Editors in the respective sections.
This Research Topic welcomes:
• Methods: Describing either new or existing methods that are significantly improved or adapted for specific purposes. These manuscripts may include primary (original) data.
• Protocols: Detailed descriptions, including pitfalls and troubleshooting, to benefit those who may evaluate or employ the techniques.
• Perspective or General Commentaries on relevant methods and protocols.
• Reviews and mini-reviews of topical methods and protocols highlighting the important future directions of the field.
To survive and thrive in the environment, plants rapidly execute gene expression changes associated with necessary cellular and metabolic pathways. Thus, understanding how gene regulation is coordinated in response to abiotic stress is critical for future molecular breeding. However, this remains largely unexplored due to the high level of functional redundancy and the lack of relevant datasets, methods for prioritizing candidate genes, and efficient functional research tools. Like the social connections in our lives, molecular components interact with each other to create biological networks, which allow complex organisms to coordinate appropriate biological responses. If gene responses to abiotic stress could be investigated at a "network level” in plants, their function could be better understood and enable crop improvement. This Research Topic focuses on understanding gene regulation in response to environmental changes using a network modeling-based research pipeline.
This series aims to highlight the latest experimental techniques and methods used to investigate fundamental questions in plant response to abiotic stress, from gene expression changes and protein-DNA interactions underlying significant biological pathways at network levels. Review articles or opinions on methodologies or applications including the advantages and limitations of each are welcome. This topic includes technologies and up to date methods that help advance science.
The contributions to this collection will undergo peer review. Novelty may vary, but the utility of a method or protocol must be relevant. We welcome contributions covering all aspects of characterizing gene networks underlying significant biological pathways and applying the findings to translational research. Submissions will be handled by the team of Topic Editors in the respective sections.
This Research Topic welcomes:
• Methods: Describing either new or existing methods that are significantly improved or adapted for specific purposes. These manuscripts may include primary (original) data.
• Protocols: Detailed descriptions, including pitfalls and troubleshooting, to benefit those who may evaluate or employ the techniques.
• Perspective or General Commentaries on relevant methods and protocols.
• Reviews and mini-reviews of topical methods and protocols highlighting the important future directions of the field.