The foundational concepts in evolution and genetics pioneered by Darwin and Mendel played pivotal roles in shaping the plant breeding and green revolution during the 20th century. With the advent of high-throughput technologies and methods in biotechnology, molecular markers and genomics research led to major breakthroughs including the identification and characterization of genes/ alleles, conferring several important traits for crop improvement programs in the 21st century.
The release of the first crop (Oryza sativa L.) genome sequence generated a vast array of genomics tools for trait discovery from association mapping, linkage, and QTLs analysis. Genomics-assisted molecular breeding can contribute to discovering allelic variations for important agronomic traits, biotic and abiotic stresses, and their integration for developing improved cultivars. Nowadays, third-generation technologies for sequencing are available, which can help in mapping genome-wide allelic variations for trait discovery. Combining these genomics/omics technologies with high-throughput phenotyping can help narrow down the gap between genomics and phenomics. The integration of high-throughput technologies (genomics, metabolomics, proteomics, and phenomics) can further accelerate gene and trait discovery to be used in the breeding of crops for sustainable and precision agriculture. Advanced breeding and genomics tools and technologies are required, like genomic selection, pan-genome sequencing, etc., for genetic improvement of complex traits in crop breeding programs.
Therefore, this series highlights the latest experimental techniques and methods used to investigate fundamental questions in genomics and molecular breeding research for crop plants. Review articles on methodologies, applications, and perspectives including the advantages and limitations of each, are welcome. This topic includes technologies and up-to-date methods that help advance science in crop improvement, plant phenotyping in elite traits for indoor (plant factory), SMART-greenhouse, and on-farm production.
Peer review will be done for the contributions to this collection. Novelty may vary, but the utility of a method or protocol must be evident. We welcome contributions covering all aspects of genomics-assisted molecular breeding, high throughput phenotyping, and advanced technology platforms including unmanned aerial vehicles for vegetation indices. Submissions will be handled by the team of Topic Editors in the respective sections.
This Research Topic welcomes manuscripts on:
• Methods: Presenting either new or existing methods that are significantly improved or adapted for genomics and molecular breeding. These manuscripts may include primary (original) data.
• Protocols: Detailed descriptions, including pitfalls and troubleshooting, to benefit those who may evaluate or employ the techniques used in genomics, molecular breeding, and plant phenotyping. The protocols must be proven to work.
• Perspectives or General Commentaries on methods and protocols relevant for genomics, molecular breeding research, and high throughput phenotyping.
• Reviews and mini-reviews of genomics and molecular breeding methods and protocols highlighting future prospects in precision agriculture.
The foundational concepts in evolution and genetics pioneered by Darwin and Mendel played pivotal roles in shaping the plant breeding and green revolution during the 20th century. With the advent of high-throughput technologies and methods in biotechnology, molecular markers and genomics research led to major breakthroughs including the identification and characterization of genes/ alleles, conferring several important traits for crop improvement programs in the 21st century.
The release of the first crop (Oryza sativa L.) genome sequence generated a vast array of genomics tools for trait discovery from association mapping, linkage, and QTLs analysis. Genomics-assisted molecular breeding can contribute to discovering allelic variations for important agronomic traits, biotic and abiotic stresses, and their integration for developing improved cultivars. Nowadays, third-generation technologies for sequencing are available, which can help in mapping genome-wide allelic variations for trait discovery. Combining these genomics/omics technologies with high-throughput phenotyping can help narrow down the gap between genomics and phenomics. The integration of high-throughput technologies (genomics, metabolomics, proteomics, and phenomics) can further accelerate gene and trait discovery to be used in the breeding of crops for sustainable and precision agriculture. Advanced breeding and genomics tools and technologies are required, like genomic selection, pan-genome sequencing, etc., for genetic improvement of complex traits in crop breeding programs.
Therefore, this series highlights the latest experimental techniques and methods used to investigate fundamental questions in genomics and molecular breeding research for crop plants. Review articles on methodologies, applications, and perspectives including the advantages and limitations of each, are welcome. This topic includes technologies and up-to-date methods that help advance science in crop improvement, plant phenotyping in elite traits for indoor (plant factory), SMART-greenhouse, and on-farm production.
Peer review will be done for the contributions to this collection. Novelty may vary, but the utility of a method or protocol must be evident. We welcome contributions covering all aspects of genomics-assisted molecular breeding, high throughput phenotyping, and advanced technology platforms including unmanned aerial vehicles for vegetation indices. Submissions will be handled by the team of Topic Editors in the respective sections.
This Research Topic welcomes manuscripts on:
• Methods: Presenting either new or existing methods that are significantly improved or adapted for genomics and molecular breeding. These manuscripts may include primary (original) data.
• Protocols: Detailed descriptions, including pitfalls and troubleshooting, to benefit those who may evaluate or employ the techniques used in genomics, molecular breeding, and plant phenotyping. The protocols must be proven to work.
• Perspectives or General Commentaries on methods and protocols relevant for genomics, molecular breeding research, and high throughput phenotyping.
• Reviews and mini-reviews of genomics and molecular breeding methods and protocols highlighting future prospects in precision agriculture.
