Functional genomics in plants focuses on understanding the roles of genes and their interactions within the complex networks that govern plant biology. This field employs high-throughput technologies, such as transcriptomics and proteomics, to analyze gene expression patterns and protein functions in response to environmental stimuli. By elucidating the functional roles of specific genes, researchers can identify key regulatory pathways involved in important traits, such as growth, development, and stress responses. This information is invaluable for crop improvement, as it enables targeted manipulation of genes to enhance desirable traits. As functional genomics continues to advance, it promises to revolutionize plant breeding and biotechnology.
Title : Exploring the genetic diversity in tannin-rich forages to explain the large intra species variability in tannin content
Selina Sterup Moore, Aarhus University, Denmark
Title : Isolation and functional properties of biomolecules of plants and its application
Balagopalan Unni, GEMS Arts & Science College (Autonomous), India
Title : Primed for the future: PGPR and the promise of sustainable, heritable crop resilience
Prashant Singh, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), India
Title : Revealing allelic variations in candidate genes associated with grain yield under salinity stress between two contrasting rice genotypes
Nisha Sulari Kottearachchi, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Title : Adaptive strategies of Aristida L. species across ecological zones of Pakistan: Linking soil characteristics with morphological and physiological traits
Iram Ijaz, University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan, Pakistan
Title : Ethnobotanical survey and abundance of weeds in selected Manihot esculenta (cassava) Crantz farms in Osun state, Nigeria
Dada Caleb Mayokun, University of Ibadan, Nigeria