About this Research Topic
Changing climatic conditions are imposing various biotic, such as new pests and diseases, and abiotic, such as heat, drought, salinity, crop lodging, and water logging, stresses, which significantly affect the production potential of major food crops throughout the world. To maintain sustainable food production and feed the ever-rising human population, it is necessary to develop resilient crops with improved adaptation to extreme weather conditions. Considering these challenges, we propose organizing a Research Topic that will explore 'Utilizing Advanced Genomics and Biochemical Tools to Develop Climate-Resilient Crops.' This Research Topic aims to collect articles utilizing cutting-edge technologies to improve crop production under changing climates. This integrated approach will enhance crop resilience and ensure more stable yields under adverse conditions.
High-throughput sequencing and genomic mapping will be used to identify key genetic regions associated with stress tolerance. By leveraging genome-wide association studies (GWAS), quantitative trait loci (QTL), QTL mapping, and multi-omics approaches, we will identify the genetic markers linked to resilience traits, facilitating targeted breeding efforts. Using insights gained from genomic analyses, we will implement molecular breeding strategies to introduce desirable stress-tolerance traits into high-yielding crop varieties. Techniques such as marker-assisted selection (MAS), and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing will be employed to accelerate the development of resilient crops.
We will also apply metabolomics and proteomics to study biochemical changes in plants under stress conditions. These approaches help in understanding the biochemical pathways involved in stress responses, focusing on stress-related proteins and metabolites that support the identification of biochemical markers, enabling the development of interventions to bolster crop resilience. By utilizing genomics and biochemical tools, we can develop new resilient crop cultivars with enhanced tolerance to a range of biotic and abiotic stresses, increased agricultural productivity, and stability under adverse conditions, thereby contributing to more resilient and sustainable agricultural systems.
We welcome submissions of various types of manuscripts, including original research papers, reviews, and methods, on topics including but not limited to:
o Integrating Advanced Genomics and Biochemical Tools to Improve Biotic and Abiotic Stress Tolerance
o Understanding the Molecular and Biochemical Pathways for Crop Resiliency
o Marker-Assisted Selection for Biotic and Abiotic Stress Tolerance: A Case Study
o High-Throughput Genotyping and Multi-Omics Approaches to Enhance Crop Resiliency in Changing Climates
o From Genomics to Field: Implementing Molecular Breeding Strategies to Develop Stress-Resilient Crops
o Leveraging Advanced Molecular and Genomic Tools to Utilize Genetic Diversity from Wild Crop Relatives for Improved Stress Tolerance
o Enhancing Plant-Nutrient Relations in Stress Environments Using Advanced Genomics Tools
o Deciphering Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms to Improve Root Architectural Traits (RATs) Under Various Stresses
o Metabolomics and Proteomics in Crop Stress Research: Insights into Biochemical Pathways and Stress-Responsive Markers
o Genome Editing for Enhanced Stress Tolerance
o Crosstalk in Plant Hormone Signaling Under Biotic and Abiotic Stresses
o The Role of Plant Metabolites and Reactive Oxygen Species in Improving Major Stress Tolerance
High-throughput sequencing and genomic mapping will be used to identify key genetic regions associated with stress tolerance. By leveraging genome-wide association studies (GWAS), quantitative trait loci (QTL), QTL mapping, and multi-omics approaches, we will identify the genetic markers linked to resilience traits, facilitating targeted breeding efforts. Using insights gained from genomic analyses, we will implement molecular breeding strategies to introduce desirable stress-tolerance traits into high-yielding crop varieties. Techniques such as marker-assisted selection (MAS), and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing will be employed to accelerate the development of resilient crops.
We will also apply metabolomics and proteomics to study biochemical changes in plants under stress conditions. These approaches help in understanding the biochemical pathways involved in stress responses, focusing on stress-related proteins and metabolites that support the identification of biochemical markers, enabling the development of interventions to bolster crop resilience. By utilizing genomics and biochemical tools, we can develop new resilient crop cultivars with enhanced tolerance to a range of biotic and abiotic stresses, increased agricultural productivity, and stability under adverse conditions, thereby contributing to more resilient and sustainable agricultural systems.
We welcome submissions of various types of manuscripts, including original research papers, reviews, and methods, on topics including but not limited to:
o Integrating Advanced Genomics and Biochemical Tools to Improve Biotic and Abiotic Stress Tolerance
o Understanding the Molecular and Biochemical Pathways for Crop Resiliency
o Marker-Assisted Selection for Biotic and Abiotic Stress Tolerance: A Case Study
o High-Throughput Genotyping and Multi-Omics Approaches to Enhance Crop Resiliency in Changing Climates
o From Genomics to Field: Implementing Molecular Breeding Strategies to Develop Stress-Resilient Crops
o Leveraging Advanced Molecular and Genomic Tools to Utilize Genetic Diversity from Wild Crop Relatives for Improved Stress Tolerance
o Enhancing Plant-Nutrient Relations in Stress Environments Using Advanced Genomics Tools
o Deciphering Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms to Improve Root Architectural Traits (RATs) Under Various Stresses
o Metabolomics and Proteomics in Crop Stress Research: Insights into Biochemical Pathways and Stress-Responsive Markers
o Genome Editing for Enhanced Stress Tolerance
o Crosstalk in Plant Hormone Signaling Under Biotic and Abiotic Stresses
o The Role of Plant Metabolites and Reactive Oxygen Species in Improving Major Stress Tolerance
Keywords: climate change, genomics tools, multi-omics approaches, biochemical pathways, biotic stress resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, sustainability
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