Genetics and Genomics of Forage and Pastures Resources
01About This Special Issue
The preservation of genetic resources is essential especially when witnessing an erosion of many species. The practical and economic impact of preservation and conservation of this genetic diversity is critical both in terms of fodder production as the protection of the environment. Regarding the different forage species involved, the Special Issue’s objectives focus the evaluation, conservation and improvement of genetic resources by means of marking phenotypic and molecular typing. The expected results of this axis have both fundamental and applications not only agricultural but also in the management of resources.Aims and Scope:
1. The main aim of this Special Issue is to provide information about the diversity of the forage and pastures resources, their morphological characterization and agronomic evaluation of potential, the relationship between spontaneous and cultivated forms local, the genetic diversity both within species and interspecific, the genotypes tolerant to salinity and aridity, the highlight of a range of molecular markers targeting different regions of the genome to enhance the forage resources especially in arid and semi-arid areas, the QTL detection associated with agronomic traits of interest will be a great contribution in improving molecular assisted by local populations well adapted.
2. This Special Issue publishes original papers, reviews, short communications, technical notes, and short notes.
02Meet the Guest Editors
Our distinguished editors bring deep subject-matter expertise to curate high-quality research and ensure a rigorous peer-review process.
Lead Guest Editor
Marghali Sonia
Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
Guest Editor
Gentzbittel Laurent
Department of Plant Biosciences, University of Toulouse, Toulouse, France
Guest Editor
Ben Cecile
Department of Plant Biosciences, University of Toulouse, Toulouse, France
Guest Editor
Trifi-Farah Neila
Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
Guest Editor
Chtourou-Ghorbel Nidhal
Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
Guest Editor
Ghariani Salma
Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
Guest Editor
Chakroun Mohamed
Animal and Forage Production Laboratory, National Institute of Agronomic Research in Tunisia, Tunis, Tunisia
Guest Editor
Zoghlami Aziza
Animal and Forage Production Laboratory, National Institute of Agronomic Research in Tunisia, Tunis, Tunisia
Guest Editor
Abdelly Chedly
Laboratory of Extremophiles Plant, Borj Biotechnology Center, Hammam-Lif, Tunisia
Guest Editor
Ben Ahmed Hela
Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
Guest Editor
Lachaal Mokhtar
Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
Guest Editor
Haddioui Abdelmajid
Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, University of Sultan Moulay Slimane, Beni Mellal, Morocco
