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Location: Chemistry Research

Title: Editorial: Innovative Applications of Sequencing Technologies in Plant Science

Author
item KALENDAR, RUSLAN - University Of Helsinki
item Hunter, Charles
item ORBOVIC, VLADIMIR - University Of Florida

Submitted to: Frontiers in Plant Science
Publication Type: Other
Publication Acceptance Date: 10/11/2022
Publication Date: 10/26/2022
Citation: Kalendar, R., Hunter Iii, C.T., Orbovic, V. 2022. Editorial: Innovative Applications of Sequencing Technologies in Plant Science. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13:2022. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1058347.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1058347

Interpretive Summary: DNA sequencing technology has progressed extremely rapidly in recent decades and has resulted in a massive increase in new approaches for understanding plant biology at the genetic level. Advances in gene discovery, genetic mapping, population genetics, plant species identification, and novel uses of polymerase chain reaction-based DNA amplification have improved the ability of researchers, regulators, and industries to more efficiently conduct DNA based inquiries. Scientists from the Helsinki Institute of Life Science, the University of Florida, and the Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology in Gainesville, FL highlight recent advances in sequencing technologies and the ways these technologies are advancing plant sciences.

Technical Abstract: Sequencing and sequencing technologies are amongst the techniques in life sciences that have brought about a revolution, opening up many possibilities to explore the hidden secrets of life in DNA. Sequencing and sequencing technologies have also advanced to make for more accurate and time-efficient discoveries that can be employed on a large scale. This is particularly useful in plant science research when screening and selecting particular traits of interest. Despite this advancement in sequencing technologies, the full potential this power to explore the genetic code gives is yet to be fully explored. New studies showing innovative ways sequencing has been employed to understand plants better are emerging.