We are pleased to introduce the collection Model Organisms in Plant Science: Maize
Model organisms represent an invaluable resource for fundamental and applied research, allowing prediction studies, modeling, and the identification of action mechanisms. This article collection will showcase studies of maize (Zea mays) that have significance to the field of plant science.
Maize was reported to be first domesticated in Mexico and since then, it has become a staple crop in many countries. Maize is widely cultivated throughout the world for food, feed, and fuel.
One of the earlier models in plant studies is maize and it has been an important organism for basic and applied research. Many varieties are grown to study plant domestication, genome evolution, developmental physiology, genetics, and breeding among others. Maize is also used in the study of production, resource management, and biotic and abiotic stress management, which are all directly relevant to food and energy production.
This Research Topic aims to put forward the importance of research done in maize, presenting recent developments and important accomplishments that were vital in moving forward the study of plants. The role of maize in the study of other crops, particularly cereals, will also be presented in this collection. The Research Topic is expected to shed light on the progress made in the past decade in working with maize as a model organism. This article collection will inspire, inform and provide direction and guidance to researchers in the field.
Submissions of original research, reviews, mini-reviews, and methods on the following sub-themes are welcome but not limited to:
-maize domestication and breeding
-genome evolution
-developmental physiology
-primary and secondary metabolism in maize
-pest and disease resistance
-genetics and epigenetics studies
-heterosis and hybrid breeding
-quantitative inheritance
-biotic and abiotic stress response
Please note that descriptive studies and those defining gene families or descriptive collections of transcripts, proteins, or metabolites, will not be considered for review unless they are expanded and provide mechanistic and/or physiological insights into the biological system or process being studied.
We are pleased to introduce the collection Model Organisms in Plant Science: Maize
Model organisms represent an invaluable resource for fundamental and applied research, allowing prediction studies, modeling, and the identification of action mechanisms. This article collection will showcase studies of maize (Zea mays) that have significance to the field of plant science.
Maize was reported to be first domesticated in Mexico and since then, it has become a staple crop in many countries. Maize is widely cultivated throughout the world for food, feed, and fuel.
One of the earlier models in plant studies is maize and it has been an important organism for basic and applied research. Many varieties are grown to study plant domestication, genome evolution, developmental physiology, genetics, and breeding among others. Maize is also used in the study of production, resource management, and biotic and abiotic stress management, which are all directly relevant to food and energy production.
This Research Topic aims to put forward the importance of research done in maize, presenting recent developments and important accomplishments that were vital in moving forward the study of plants. The role of maize in the study of other crops, particularly cereals, will also be presented in this collection. The Research Topic is expected to shed light on the progress made in the past decade in working with maize as a model organism. This article collection will inspire, inform and provide direction and guidance to researchers in the field.
Submissions of original research, reviews, mini-reviews, and methods on the following sub-themes are welcome but not limited to:
-maize domestication and breeding
-genome evolution
-developmental physiology
-primary and secondary metabolism in maize
-pest and disease resistance
-genetics and epigenetics studies
-heterosis and hybrid breeding
-quantitative inheritance
-biotic and abiotic stress response
Please note that descriptive studies and those defining gene families or descriptive collections of transcripts, proteins, or metabolites, will not be considered for review unless they are expanded and provide mechanistic and/or physiological insights into the biological system or process being studied.