About this Research Topic
The aim of this Research Topic is to highlight recent advances in plant architecture based on genetic engineering and/or bioengineering of the environment. This may include research in plant molecular biology, RNA interference, transgenic plants, and genome editing. In view of this, we invite scientists working on plant architecture of crop species to contribute original research papers, critical reviews, and opinion articles to this topic.
We particularly encourage authors to submit manuscripts on the following themes:
- Novel approaches to understanding the genetic and molecular basis of plant architecture;
- Novel approaches to manipulating plant architecture;
- Interactions between environmental and genetic factors that influence plant architecture;
- Systematic approaches to identify genes associated with plant architecture;
- Advances in techniques to measure and analyze plant architecture;
- Advances in techniques to manipulate plant architecture;
- Integration of genetic and environmental approaches to manipulate plant architecture;
- Applications of plant architecture to increase yields and improve the sustainability of cropping systems;
- Applications of plant architecture to improve abiotic and biotic stress tolerance;
- Applications of plant architecture to increase the use of resources such as water, light, and fertilizer.
We believe that this Research Topic will provide a platform for researchers to share their latest findings, exchange ideas, and explore new research initiatives in the area of plant architecture.
Keywords: plant architecture, plant size, phenotyping, biotechnology, crop production, number of plants, yield, photosynthesis
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