Genes & Genomics - Special Issue Information—Genomics-Enabled Strategies for Optimizing Agrobiodiversity in Sustainable Food Animal Systems
Special Issue Editors (Genes and Genomics):
Prof. Dr. Kornsorn Srikulnath and Dr Worapong Singchat
Deadline for manuscript submissions: Closed (15 December 2024)
Dear Colleagues,
As our global population continues to rise and our world faces unprecedented challenges such as shifting climates and evolving dietary preferences, the significance of agrobiodiversity cannot be overstated. Agrobiodiversity encompasses the rich tapestry of organisms contributing to agricultural ecosystems, and understanding, preserving, and harnessing this diversity is crucial for building resilient food systems. Ensuring food security remains paramount, necessitating scientific innovation and collaboration to eradicate hunger and malnutrition.
The International Food Animal Conference 2025 (IFAC 2025), themed "Feeding the Future – Agrobiodiversity, Science, and Global Cooperation," is at the forefront of addressing these pressing global challenges. IFAC 2025 also places a strong emphasis on achieving Carbon Net Zero commitments through sustainable practices in agriculture and aquaculture. This conference serves as a catalyst for global cooperation among scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, and advocates, driving innovation in food production toward a sustainable future.
This special issue is a convergence of researchers from diverse fields, including genetics, genomics, and bioinformatics for food animals. Our goal is to shed light on various facets of animal biodiversity, breeding, aquaculture, nutrigenomics, disease, and cultured meat. The topics within this special issue span from the development of focused research and development themes and strategies for advancing the livestock and aquaculture industry and future innovation to promoting increased income for farmers and the production of safe and nutritious animal products for human consumption.
Contributions to this special issue will showcase recent advances in scientific knowledge and technologies related to animal production, animal health management, food technology, and environmental considerations. These advancements aim to enhance productivity, quality, and safety of livestock and aquaculture products to meet the growing global demand for animal-derived foods.
In summary, this special issue offers a comprehensive overview of current research in the realm of agrobiodiversity, genetics, and genomics. It underscores the significance of global cooperation among research institutes, universities, management agencies, and enterprises involved in food animals. We invite contributions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
1. Agrobiodiversity Conservation Strategies: Explore innovative approaches and policies for the conservation and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity, including genetic resources of plants, animals, and microorganisms.
2. Genomic Insights into Agrobiodiversity: Highlight recent advances in genomics, transcriptomics, and metagenomics to unravel the genetic diversity within agricultural ecosystems and its implications for food security.
3. Nutrigenomics and Sustainable Nutrition: Investigate the role of nutrigenomics in optimizing animal nutrition for enhanced productivity, quality, and sustainability in animal agriculture.
4. Cultured Meat Production: Examine the science and technology behind cultured meat production, addressing its potential to reduce the environmental footprint and meet future protein demands.
5. Aquaculture Innovations: Showcase cutting-edge developments in sustainable aquaculture practices, focusing on species diversification, disease management, and water resource optimization.
6. Genetic Improvement in Livestock: Discuss breeding programs and genetic selection strategies for livestock that lead to improved animal welfare, increased resistance to diseases, and higher-quality animal products.
7. Climate-Resilient Agriculture: Explore climate-smart agricultural practices, emphasizing how agrobiodiversity can contribute to mitigating the impacts of climate change on food production.
8. Bioinformatics and Data Analytics: Present innovative bioinformatics tools and data analysis techniques that aid in managing and utilizing agrobiodiversity data effectively.
9. Innovations in Food Technology: Discuss emerging food processing technologies that contribute to food safety, shelf life extension, and waste reduction in the context of agrobiodiversity.
10. Socioeconomic Aspects of Agrobiodiversity: Analyze the economic and social factors influencing the adoption of agrobiodiversity conservation and utilization practices at various scales, from smallholders to large enterprises.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and working together to advance our understanding of agrobiodiversity and its pivotal role in building sustainable food animal systems for the future.
Sincerely,
Prof. Dr. Kornsorn Srikulnath
Dr Worapong Singchat
Special Issue Editors (Genes and Genomics)