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Advances in Plant Breeding and Genetic Improvement: Leveraging Molecular Markers and Novel Genetic Strategies

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Dr. Mihaiela Cornea-Cipcigan

Email: mihaiela.cornea@usamvcluj.ro

Affiliation: Department of Clinical and Paraclinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

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Research Interests: abiotic stress, bioinformatics, plant physiology, plant genetic engineering, pharmacology, molecular breeding

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Dr. Zsolt Szekely-Varga

Email: zsolt.szekely-varga@ms.sapientia.ro

Affiliation: Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Technical and Humanities Sciences Sapientia University, Targu-Mures

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Research Interests: Plant science, Abiotic stress, Sustainability, Floriculture, Flower art

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Assoc. Prof. Mehdi Rahimi

Email: mehdi83ra@gmail.com

Affiliation: Graduate University of Advanced Technology, Kerman, Iran

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Research Interests: plant breeding and biometry, genomics and gene expression, quantitative genetic, QTL and association

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Summary

This special issue invites original research articles, reviews, and meta-analyses on recent advances in plant breeding and genetic improvement, focusing on the application of molecular markers, genetic engineering, genomics, transcriptomics, and novel breeding strategies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop high-yielding, disease-resistant, and climate-resilient crops, with a particular emphasis on breeding for stress tolerance, including drought, salinity, pests, and diseases. By showcasing cutting-edge research, we aim to stimulate discussion, collaboration, and innovation in plant breeding, contributing to global food security and sustainable agriculture. Potential topics include development and application of molecular markers for trait selection, genetic engineering and genome editing for crop improvement, analysis of plant genomes and transcriptomes to understand gene function and regulation, and identification of genetic markers linked to desirable traits, as well as meta-analyses synthesizing existing research on specific topics in plant breeding and genetic improvement. The development of resistance breeding will continue to be a primary focus due to the challenges posed by an increasing global population in a changing climate. This special issue will provide a valuable platform for researchers to share their work, advance the field, and develop innovative solutions for improving crop productivity and sustainability.

Scope:
· Advances in molecular and genomic tools for plant breeding
· Marker-assisted and genomic selection techniques
· Genome editing (CRISPR/Cas9 and other tools) in crop improvement
· Breeding for stress tolerance (drought, salinity, pests, diseases)
· Development of high-yield and climate-resilient crop varieties
· Genetic diversity and conservation strategies
· Phenotyping technologies and data-driven breeding approaches
· Meta-analyses synthesizing existing research
· Sustainable and eco-friendly breeding practices

Keywords

plant breeding, genetic improvement, genome editing, marker-assisted selection, stress tolerance, crop diversity, sustainable agriculture, phenotyping

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Genetic Mapping of Grain Length-and Width-Related Genes in the Local Wheat Variety Guizi 1×Zhongyan 96-3 Hybrid Population Using Genome Sequencing
Shaoyan Wu, Jie Tian, Yiyan Wang, Muhammad Arif, Shuyao Wang, Jing Wang, Zhuoyao Yang, Ruhong Xu, Luhua Li
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.072229
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Plant Breeding and Genetic Improvement: Leveraging Molecular Markers and Novel Genetic Strategies)
Abstract Wheat grain morphology, particularly grain length (GL) and width (GW), is a key determinant of yield. To improve the suboptimal grain dimensions of the local anthocyanin-rich variety Guizi 1 (GZ1), we crossed it with Zhongyan 96-3 (ZY96-3), an elite germplasm known for faster grain filling and superior grain size. A genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) approach was applied to an F₂ population of 110 individuals derived from GZ1 × ZY96-3, resulting in the identification of 23,134 high-quality SNPs. Most of the SNPs associated with GL and GW were clustered on chromosomes 2B, 3A, and 3B. QTL mapping for GL… More >

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Genetic Diversity of Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) Germplasm through Molecular Approaches to Obtain Desirable Plant Materials for Future Breeding Programs
Vardhelli Soukya, Soumen Maitra, Nandita Sahana, Saikat Das, Rupsanatan Mandal, Arpita Mandal Khan, Arindam Das, Ashok Choudhury, Prodyut Kumar Paul, Ahmed Gaber, Mohammed M. Althaqafi, Akbar Hossain
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.11, pp. 3493-3508, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.071450
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Plant Breeding and Genetic Improvement: Leveraging Molecular Markers and Novel Genetic Strategies)
Abstract The present study investigated the genetic diversity of 24 germplasms of Polianthes tuberosa L. via 16 inter simple sequence repeat (ISSR) marker techniques. The research findings revealed that the ISSR markers presented higher levels of band reproducibility and were more efficient at clustering germplasms. Among the 16 markers examined in this study, 12 had a complete polymorphism rate of 100%. The molecular analysis revealed a PIC ranging from 0.079 to 0.373, with a mean value of 0.30, whereas the range of the marker index was from 0.0001 to 0.409, with an average value of 0.03, and More >

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RAPD Marker Associations and Antioxidant Enzyme Responses of Houttuynia cordata Germplasms under Lead Stress
Yi Yan, Min He, Feifeng Mao, Xinyu Zhang, Liyu Wang, Jingwei Li
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.10, pp. 3003-3021, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.069166
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Plant Breeding and Genetic Improvement: Leveraging Molecular Markers and Novel Genetic Strategies)
Abstract Houttuynia cordata, a characteristic edible and medicinal plant in southwestern China, is prone to absorbing lead (Pb²⁺). Excessive consumption may lead to Pb²⁺ accumulation in the human body, which has been linked to serious health risks such as neurotoxicity, kidney damage, anemia, and developmental disorders, particularly in children. Therefore, the development of molecular markers associated with Pb²⁺ uptake and the investigation of the plant’s physiological responses to Pb²⁺ pollution are of great significance. In this study, 72 H. cordata germplasms were evaluated for Pb²⁺ accumulation after exogenous Pb²⁺ treatment. A significant variation in Pb²⁺ content was observed among the germplasms, indicating… More >

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Transcriptomics Provides New Insights into Resistance Mechanisms in Wheat Infected with Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici
Jing Zhang, Huifen Qiao, Shenglong Wang, Jiawei Yuan, Qingsong Ba, Gensheng Zhang, Guiping Li
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.9, pp. 2701-2718, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.070017
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Plant Breeding and Genetic Improvement: Leveraging Molecular Markers and Novel Genetic Strategies)
Abstract Wheat stripe rust, a devastating disease caused by the fungal pathogen Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst), poses a significant threat to global wheat production. Growing resistant cultivars is a crucial strategy for wheat stripe rust management. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms of wheat resistance to Pst remain incompletely understood. To unravel these mechanisms, we employed high-throughput RNA sequencing (RNA-Seq) to analyze the transcriptome of the resistant wheat cultivar Mianmai 46 (MM46) at different time points (24, 48, and 96 h) post-inoculation with the Pst race CYR33. The analysis revealed that Pst infection significantly altered the expression of genes… More >

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