Plant Physiology Reports - Special Issue: Unlocking Crop Potential - Advancing Plant Phenomics for Climate-Smart Agriculture
Large yield gaps persist in many crops, threatening food security under climate change pressures. Plant phenomics, powered by cutting-edge technology, offers a key to bridge this gap by connecting genotypes with phenotypes and developing climate-smart crops. It is the comprehensive study of morphological, physiological and biochemical characteristics in crop plants and is a powerful tool for dissecting complex traits. It is crucial for understanding plant-environment interactions, plant-microbiome interactions, nitrogen use efficiency, improving crop productivity, and ensuring global food security. Owing to the significance of research in this area
This special issue, proposed for the esteemed journal of Plant Physiology Reports, aims to showcase the latest advancements and applications of phenomics research within the dynamic field of plant physiology. By delving into diverse sub-topics and highlighting groundbreaking methodologies, this collection will provide valuable insights for researchers and pave the way
This special issue invites submissions exploring advancements in plant phenomics for:
- Bridging the yield gap:
High-throughput phenotyping for accurate assessment of diverse traits.
Leveraging phenomics for targeted breeding and trait discovery.
Phenomics-driven modelling and prediction of crop performance. - Building climate resilience:
Identifying and characterizing stress tolerance traits using phenomics.
Developing stress-adapted crop varieties through phenotyping-assisted breeding.
Optimizing agricultural practices based on phenomic insights. - Nutrient-Microbiome Interactions:
Investigating how plant-associated microbes influence nutrient uptake and utilization using phenomic approaches.
Identifying beneficial microbial communities that enhance plant nutrition and stress tolerance.
Developing phenomic methods to track and characterize plant-microbe interactions in the context of nutrient availability. - Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE):
Identifying genotypes with superior NUE using phenotyping approaches like root architecture analysis, chlorophyll fluorescence, and biomass estimation.
Developing phenomic tools to evaluate dynamic nutrient uptake and transport within plants.
Linking phenomic data with physiological and genetic factors influencing NUE. - Harnessing technological advancements:
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for bridging phenotype – genotype gap
Utilizing novel imaging sensors, robotics, and software pipelines.
Integrating phenomics with other omics data for comprehensive understanding.
Developing novel data analysis approaches for robust phenotyping insights. - Submit your research: We welcome original research, methodological innovations, and reviews focused on diverse aspects of plant phenomics within the context of crop improvement and climate change adaptation.
Deadline for submission: July 31, 2024
Join us in shaping the future of agriculture!
Please follow the submission guidelines https://www.springer.com/journal/40502/submission-guidelines (this opens in a new tab) and submit the manuscripts through editorial manager https://www.editorialmanager.com/inpp/default2.aspx (this opens in a new tab)
Guest Editors :
Dr. M. Maheswari, Former Director, CRIDA, Hyderabad
Dr. Madan Pal Singh, Emeritus Scientist, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
Dr. Jagadish Rane, Director, ICAR-CIAH, Bikaner
Dr. Viswanathan Chinnusamy, Joint Director (Res), ICAR-IARI, New Delhi