Revolutionizing Plant Phenotyping: From Single Cells to Systems

Agriculture stands as the foundational sector tasked with the critical role of meeting the escalating food demands triggered by global population growth. This sector faces ever-increasing pressures, such as climate change, diminished soil quality, and the rise of new pests and diseases. Ensuring food security amidst these challenges is contingent on the constant development of resilient plant varieties capable of withstanding diverse biotic and abiotic stresses. Furthermore, the evolution of phenotyping technologies, crucial for the precise mapping of agronomic traits, plays a vital role in this dynamic.

This Research Topic aims to explore and document the latest advancements in phenotyping methods within the agricultural sector. These techniques are pivotal not just for understanding plant reactions to various stress factors but also for fostering enhancements in crop resilience, productivity, and quality. Key focuses include the role of 'Omics' techniques in linking phenotypic outcomes with genetic and environmental factors, and the implementation of scalable phenotyping practices capable of capturing and analyzing traits from the cellular level to whole-system operations.

To enrich the breadth and depth of our understanding in this field, the following themes and areas are particularly encouraged:

-Omics Approaches: Utilizing genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic analyses to detect critical markers enhancing resilience and yield.
-High-Throughput Phenotyping: Automated and robotic technologies for rapid trait data collection.
-Remote Sensing: Utilizing drones and satellites for extensive crop monitoring.
-Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy and hyperspectral image: A non-destructive tool for detailed plant trait analysis.
-Respirometry and Calorespirometry: Offering insights into plant metabolic processes and energy dynamics.

By addressing these cutting-edge topics, contributions can notably advance the field of agricultural phenotyping, promoting a deeper understanding and practical advancements in crop management and improvement.

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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Review
• Systematic Review

Keywords: Phenotyping tools, genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, Remote Sensing, spectroscopy, calorespirometry, respirometry

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