Plant reproduction forms the foundation for ecological balance and agricultural productivity. This vital process encompasses both sexual and asexual methods, contributing to the propagation and genetic diversity of plant species. Asexual reproduction involves various strategies and results in new plants identical to the parent, such as apomixis, ensuring rapid and stable population growth. In contrast, sexual reproduction relies on complex cellular events, including the interactions of chromosomes and genes within specialized reproductive structures, to create genetically diverse offspring. This research topic aims to explore the multifaceted world of plant reproduction, shedding light on the mechanisms, strategies, and adaptations that plants have developed to reproduce successfully in diverse environments, emphasizing the evolutionary significance of these reproductive strategies.
Research on plant reproduction holds great promise in advancing our understanding of both sexual and asexual reproductive mechanisms. We aim to identify the functions of key genes and regulatory pathways responsible for plant reproduction by investigating the phenotypic changes and molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying these processes. This Research Topic seeks to document the efforts made to decipher the roles of these genetic factors and significant insights perceived from diverse reproductive strategies plants employ. Studying plant reproduction, including both sexual and asexual methods, in wild species helps us to understand its role in plant evolution and biodiversity. This research can inform conservation efforts by identifying species or populations that rely on specific reproductive strategies for survival, ensuring their preservation. Furthermore, our goal is to bridge the gap between fundamental research and practical applications in agriculture. By harnessing the potential of plant reproductive mechanisms, we aspire to develop crops with improved traits, increased yield, and sustainability. We also aim to explore potential applications of plant reproduction in crop improvement and hybrid seed production. Through this collective effort, our research topic seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of plant reproduction, its mechanisms, and its applications. This knowledge will advance scientific understanding and have practical implications for agriculture and conservation.
This Research Topic aims to explore the latest breakthroughs and discoveries in the field of plant reproduction, covering both sexual and asexual mechanisms. It seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the processes, structures, and strategies involved, highlighting their significance for ecological balance and agricultural productivity. The Research Topic will cover a wide range of issues, including genetic, biochemical and evolutionary perspectives, the role of environmental factors, and the impacts of human activities on plant reproductive success. Additionally, the topic will delve into the field of apomixis, shedding light on its mechanisms, implications, and potential applications in agriculture and biotechnology.
We welcome submissions of various types, including original research papers, reviews, and methods. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
• Functional genomics for studying and manipulating plant reproduction using genome editing and gene expression profiling.
• Applying genomic and bioinformatic tools to decipher the complex genetic networks involved in plant reproduction.
• Unraveling genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying reproduction, including the role of key genes and regulatory pathways.
• Harnessing the potential of plant reproduction for crop improvement applications.
• Identifying key challenges in plant reproduction research and proposing potential avenues for further investigation.
Keywords:
plant reproduction, plant genetics, Crop improvement, asexual reproduction
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Plant reproduction forms the foundation for ecological balance and agricultural productivity. This vital process encompasses both sexual and asexual methods, contributing to the propagation and genetic diversity of plant species. Asexual reproduction involves various strategies and results in new plants identical to the parent, such as apomixis, ensuring rapid and stable population growth. In contrast, sexual reproduction relies on complex cellular events, including the interactions of chromosomes and genes within specialized reproductive structures, to create genetically diverse offspring. This research topic aims to explore the multifaceted world of plant reproduction, shedding light on the mechanisms, strategies, and adaptations that plants have developed to reproduce successfully in diverse environments, emphasizing the evolutionary significance of these reproductive strategies.
Research on plant reproduction holds great promise in advancing our understanding of both sexual and asexual reproductive mechanisms. We aim to identify the functions of key genes and regulatory pathways responsible for plant reproduction by investigating the phenotypic changes and molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying these processes. This Research Topic seeks to document the efforts made to decipher the roles of these genetic factors and significant insights perceived from diverse reproductive strategies plants employ. Studying plant reproduction, including both sexual and asexual methods, in wild species helps us to understand its role in plant evolution and biodiversity. This research can inform conservation efforts by identifying species or populations that rely on specific reproductive strategies for survival, ensuring their preservation. Furthermore, our goal is to bridge the gap between fundamental research and practical applications in agriculture. By harnessing the potential of plant reproductive mechanisms, we aspire to develop crops with improved traits, increased yield, and sustainability. We also aim to explore potential applications of plant reproduction in crop improvement and hybrid seed production. Through this collective effort, our research topic seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of plant reproduction, its mechanisms, and its applications. This knowledge will advance scientific understanding and have practical implications for agriculture and conservation.
This Research Topic aims to explore the latest breakthroughs and discoveries in the field of plant reproduction, covering both sexual and asexual mechanisms. It seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the processes, structures, and strategies involved, highlighting their significance for ecological balance and agricultural productivity. The Research Topic will cover a wide range of issues, including genetic, biochemical and evolutionary perspectives, the role of environmental factors, and the impacts of human activities on plant reproductive success. Additionally, the topic will delve into the field of apomixis, shedding light on its mechanisms, implications, and potential applications in agriculture and biotechnology.
We welcome submissions of various types, including original research papers, reviews, and methods. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
• Functional genomics for studying and manipulating plant reproduction using genome editing and gene expression profiling.
• Applying genomic and bioinformatic tools to decipher the complex genetic networks involved in plant reproduction.
• Unraveling genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying reproduction, including the role of key genes and regulatory pathways.
• Harnessing the potential of plant reproduction for crop improvement applications.
• Identifying key challenges in plant reproduction research and proposing potential avenues for further investigation.
Keywords:
plant reproduction, plant genetics, Crop improvement, asexual reproduction
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.