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Advances in Molecular Breeding of Forage Crops
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Advances in Molecular Breeding of Forage Crops

A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Genotype Evaluation and Breeding".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 October 2024 | Viewed by 1375

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Shuangyan Chen

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Key Laboratory of Plant Resources, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100093, China
Interests: forage; genetic resources; molecular breeding; biotechnology; genomics; gene discovery

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Forage crops play a critical role in agriculture by providing essential nutrients for livestock and enhancing the sustainability of food systems. Historically, the science of breeding these crops has evolved from traditional selection methods to advanced molecular techniques. This evolution is marked by notable scientific achievements that have led to the development of crop varieties with improved nutritional value, higher yields, and greater resilience to environmental stresses.

This Special Issue seeks to showcase the current state and advancements in molecular breeding of forage crops. We aim to assemble a comprehensive collection of research articles, reviews, and short communications that reflect the scope and significance of this evolving field. Our objective is to provide a platform for researchers to share their latest discoveries with an international community of researchers and practitioners in the field.

We are particularly interested in submissions covering genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and phenomics. Research exploring innovative molecular breeding techniques, genetic engineering, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and other innovative technologies applied to the enhancement of forage crops is particularly encouraged.

Dr. Shuangyan Chen
Guest Editor

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Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Agriculture is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • forage crops
  • molecular markers
  • quantitative trait loci (QTL)
  • genome-wide association studies (GWAS)
  • genomic selection
  • genetic engineering
  • gene editing
  • phenotypic selection
  • artificial intelligence (AI)

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Advances in Molecular Breeding of Forage Crops: Technologies, Applications and Prospects
by Shuangyan Chen
Agriculture 2024, 14(2), 279; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14020279 - 08 Feb 2024
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Molecular breeding has revolutionized the improvement of forage crops by offering precise tools to enhance the yield, quality, and environmental resilience. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current technologies, applications, and future directions in the field of forage crop molecular breeding. [...] Read more.
Molecular breeding has revolutionized the improvement of forage crops by offering precise tools to enhance the yield, quality, and environmental resilience. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current technologies, applications, and future directions in the field of forage crop molecular breeding. Technological advancements in the field, including Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) mapping, Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWASs), genomic selection (GS), and genome-editing tools such as CRISPR-Cas9, have significantly advanced the identification and incorporation of beneficial traits into forage species. These approaches have dramatically shortened the breeding cycles and increased the efficiency of developing cultivars with improved yield, disease resistance, stress tolerance, and nutritional profiles. The implementation of these technologies has led to notable successes, as demonstrated by case studies on various forage crops, showcasing enhanced forage quality and adaptability to challenging environmental conditions. Furthermore, the integration of high-throughput phenotyping with advanced bioinformatics tools has streamlined the management of large-scale genomic data, facilitating more precise selection and breeding decisions. Looking ahead, this review explores the potential of emerging technologies, such as the application of artificial intelligence in predictive breeding, along with the associated ethical and regulatory considerations. While we stand to gain benefit from these innovations, the future of molecular breeding in forage crops must also confront the challenges posed by climate change and the imperative of sustainable agricultural practices. This review concludes by emphasizing the transformative impact of molecular breeding on the improvement of forage crop and the critical need for ongoing research and collaboration to fully realize its potential. Full article
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