In recent years, the field of plant genomics has made significant advancements, leading to a deeper understanding of the complex genetic and molecular processes underlying plant development, adaptation, and evolution. The study of tropical plant genomes, in particular, is of great interest due to their vast biodiversity, unique adaptations to challenging environments, and potential for agricultural and pharmaceutical applications. To facilitate the exchange of knowledge and foster collaboration among researchers in this field, we are pleased to announce the special issue on "Tropical Plant Genomes" in Tropical Plants.

This special issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers working on the genomics of tropical plants to publish their latest findings and cutting-edge research. We welcome high-quality original research papers, full reviews, mini-reviews, and short communications on a wide range of topics related to tropical plant genomics, including but not limited to:

1) Genome assembly, annotation, and analysis of tropical plants: This topic covers the recent advances in sequencing technologies and computational methods that have enabled the assembly and annotation of complex tropical plant genomes. We encourage submissions that provide new insights into the genomic structure, gene content, and functional elements of tropical plant species.

2) New bioinformatics and molecular biology methods for analyzing tropical plant genomes: This topic focuses on the development and application of novel bioinformatics tools, algorithms, and molecular techniques for studying tropical plant genomes. We are particularly interested in papers that demonstrate the utility of these approaches in addressing specific biological questions or challenges in tropical plant genomics.

3) Functional studies based on omics approaches: This topic encompasses functional genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics studies that help elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying various biological processes in tropical plants. We invite papers that investigate gene function and regulation, protein-protein interactions, metabolic pathways, or other aspects of tropical plant biology using omics approaches.

4) Databases for tropical plant genomes: This topic covers the development and maintenance of curated databases that provide access to genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, or metabolomic data for tropical plant species. We welcome papers that describe new databases or significant updates to existing resources, as well as those that demonstrate the use of these databases in addressing important questions in tropical plant genomics.

We believe that this special issue will serve as a valuable resource for researchers working in the field of tropical plant genomics and will contribute to a better understanding of the unique genetic and molecular features of these fascinating organisms. We look forward to receiving your contributions and further advancing our knowledge in this rapidly evolving area of research.

Guest Editors

Dr. Xingtan Zhang, Agricultural Genomics Institute at Shenzhen, CAAS, China

Dr. Liangsheng Zhang, Zhejiang University, China

Dr. Jingjing Yue, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China

Submission Deadline

The deadline for manuscript submission is 20 September 2024. However, we can accommodate extensions on a case-by-case basis. All papers will be published as open access articles upon acceptance.

Submission Instruction

Please submit the full manuscript to Tropical Plants via our Online Submission System. All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors for submission of manuscripts is available on the For Authors page.

Additionally, please choose the topic of this Special Issue when submitting, and mention it in your cover letter. For further inquiries, please contact Guest Editors:

Xingtan Zhang (zhangxingtan@caas.cn)

Liangsheng Zhang (zls83@zju.edu.cn)

Jingjing Yue (jingjingyue11@126.com)