Barley Genomics, Genetics, and Breeding
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Genetics, Genomics and Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 1033
Special Issue Editor
Interests: crop genomics; QTL mapping; breeding; genetics; association mapping
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is the fourth largest grain crop globally and is a vital cereal crop used for food, animal feed, and in the brewing industry. The barley genome has been sequenced, which provides a comprehensive blueprint of its genetic code. The genome sequence helps researchers locate DNA variations within the genome, identify genes controlling various traits, and understand their functions by combining genetic mapping, QTL analysis and gene validation via gene expression analysis and gene transformation. Compared to conventional breeding, breeders can use the knowledge of barley genetics and marker-assisted selection to select plants more efficiently. The goal is to develop barley varieties that meet the changing needs of agriculture and industry, including enhancing resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses, producing higher grain yields and improving nutritional value. Better understanding the barley genomics, genetics, and breeding is crucial for ensuring a stable and productive supply of this important cereal crop in the face of climate change and evolving agricultural needs.
In this Special Issue, we focus on the genomics, genetics and breeding in barley, hoping to uncover new loci, genes, alleles and technologies for future breeding.
Dr. Gaofeng Zhou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- crop genetics
- QTL mapping
- breeding
- genomics
- association mapping
