Since the global population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, increased cereal crop yield will have a significant positive impact on global food security. However, crop production is threatened by climate change, depletion of fertilizer feedstock, and a number of biotic and abiotic stresses. To achieve sustainable agricultural performance while overcoming these challenging situations, it is critical to understand the molecular mechanisms of agronomically important traits in cereal crops. Recently developed techniques in molecular biology, including genomics and other omics, can reveal the complex molecular mechanisms involved in the control of agronomic traits, providing novel insights into the yield, resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, and responses to variable environments in cereal crop production.
The purpose of this Research Topic is to explore the molecular basis of agronomically important traits in cereal crops. We welcome research on cereal species for natural variations and mutants, and the application of omics analysis, such as transcriptomics, epigenetics, and metabolomics, to provide a better mechanistic understanding for achieving sustainable agriculture.
We welcome the submission of both original research articles and reviews on the following subthemes but are not limited to:
• Molecular basis of important agronomic traits related to crop yield and grain quality
• Physiological responses to biotic and abiotic stresses
• Effects of environmental factors on crop physiology
• Efficient fertilizer utilization in crop production
• Applications of basic research to improve crop quality for sustainable agriculture
Please note that descriptive collections of omics data will not be considered unless they are expanded and provide novel insights into cereal crop production.
Since the global population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, increased cereal crop yield will have a significant positive impact on global food security. However, crop production is threatened by climate change, depletion of fertilizer feedstock, and a number of biotic and abiotic stresses. To achieve sustainable agricultural performance while overcoming these challenging situations, it is critical to understand the molecular mechanisms of agronomically important traits in cereal crops. Recently developed techniques in molecular biology, including genomics and other omics, can reveal the complex molecular mechanisms involved in the control of agronomic traits, providing novel insights into the yield, resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, and responses to variable environments in cereal crop production.
The purpose of this Research Topic is to explore the molecular basis of agronomically important traits in cereal crops. We welcome research on cereal species for natural variations and mutants, and the application of omics analysis, such as transcriptomics, epigenetics, and metabolomics, to provide a better mechanistic understanding for achieving sustainable agriculture.
We welcome the submission of both original research articles and reviews on the following subthemes but are not limited to:
• Molecular basis of important agronomic traits related to crop yield and grain quality
• Physiological responses to biotic and abiotic stresses
• Effects of environmental factors on crop physiology
• Efficient fertilizer utilization in crop production
• Applications of basic research to improve crop quality for sustainable agriculture
Please note that descriptive collections of omics data will not be considered unless they are expanded and provide novel insights into cereal crop production.