About this Research Topic
Despite significant advancements in agricultural sciences, enhancing the nutritional quality of crops while maintaining their resilience to environmental stress remains a formidable challenge. Traditional breeding methods are often time-consuming and limited in scope, failing to address the complex genetic and metabolic networks underlying desirable traits. To overcome these limitations, we propose integrating multi-omics and AI-driven approaches. Multi-omics technologies provide a holistic view of the biological processes that determine nutritional quality and stress responses. AI algorithms can analyze vast and complex datasets, identifying key genetic targets and predicting the outcomes of genetic modifications with high precision. Recent advances include the development of AI models capable of integrating multi-omics data to optimize crop traits and the successful application of CRISPR/Cas9 for precise genome editing. By utilizing these cutting-edge tools, we can accelerate the breeding of crops with superior nutritional profiles and enhanced stress resilience, ultimately contributing to global food security and sustainable agriculture.
This research topic explores the integration of multi-omics and AI-driven approaches to enhance the nutritional quality and stress resilience of crops, aiming to develop innovative, sustainable solutions for global food security.
We welcome submissions of Original Research, Systematic Review, Mini Review, and Opinions, that focus on but not limited to the following topics:
1. Multi-omics integration for nutritional trait discovery.
2. AI in predictive modeling and data analysis for crop improvement.
3. Genome editing technologies (e.g., CRISPR) for nutrient enhancement.
4. Stress resilience mechanisms identified through omics.
5. Case studies on successful crop enhancement projects.
6. Ethical and regulatory considerations in AI-driven genetic manipulation.
7. Computational tools and pipelines for multi-omics data integration.
8. Impact of environmental factors on crop nutrition and resilience.
9. Metabolomics in nutrient bioavailability and crop quality.
10. Translational research from lab to field applications.
11. Multi-environment trials for nutrition improvement.
Keywords: Multi-omics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Crop Nutrition, Stress Resilience, Genome Editing, Predictive Modeling, CRISPR/Cas9, Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Resilience
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