Systems Biology in Crop Improvement
Emerging Tools and Technologies
- 1st Edition - April 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editor: Tariq Aftab
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 6 4 5 7 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 6 4 5 8 - 7
Systems Biology in Crop Improvement offers a detailed overview of how principles and methodologies from systems biology are transforming crop research and breeding. This volume,… Read more
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Systems Biology in Crop Improvement offers a detailed overview of how principles and methodologies from systems biology are transforming crop research and breeding. This volume, part of the Systems Biology in Agriculture and Plant Sciences series, explores the integration of omics technologies, computational modeling, and high-throughput phenotyping to deepen our understanding of plant responses and traits.
Addressing the urgent challenge of feeding a growing global population, the book emphasizes how systems biology enables insights into molecular, genetic, and environmental interactions that influence a crop’s traits and performance. It discusses applications ranging from stress resilience—abiotic and biotic—to nutrient use efficiency, nutritional enhancement, and quality markers. The volume highlights innovative strategies such as genomic editing and synthetic biology, and how these advances can be translated into practical breeding programs.
Bringing together contributions from leading researchers and practitioners, Systems Biology in Crop Improvement aims to inspire new collaborations, innovations, and discoveries, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and robust food system for future generations.
Addressing the urgent challenge of feeding a growing global population, the book emphasizes how systems biology enables insights into molecular, genetic, and environmental interactions that influence a crop’s traits and performance. It discusses applications ranging from stress resilience—abiotic and biotic—to nutrient use efficiency, nutritional enhancement, and quality markers. The volume highlights innovative strategies such as genomic editing and synthetic biology, and how these advances can be translated into practical breeding programs.
Bringing together contributions from leading researchers and practitioners, Systems Biology in Crop Improvement aims to inspire new collaborations, innovations, and discoveries, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and robust food system for future generations.
- Features case studies showcasing real-world issues and effective practical solutions
- Adopts an interdisciplinary approach to help readers understand the complexities and opportunities in sustainable agriculture
- Examines the application of systems biology to address crucial global agricultural concerns such as food security, climate change, and sustainability
Researchers and academics working on sustainable agriculture, precision agriculture, plant physiology, genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering, plant-microbiome interactions, and plant-soil interactions.
1. Introduction to Systems Biology in Crop Improvement
2. Fundamentals of Omics Technologies in Crop Research
3. Computational Modelling Techniques in Crop Systems Biology
4. Understanding Plant Responses to Abiotic Stress Through Systems Biology
5. Systems Biology Approaches to Biotic Stress Management in Crops
6. Integrating Systems Biology into Crop Breeding Programmes
7. Optimizing Nutrient Use Efficiency: A Sustainable Approach
8. Engineering Nutritional and Quality Traits in Crops Using Systems Biology
9. Advances in High-Throughput Phenotyping for Crop Improvement
10. Genomic Editing and Synthetic Biology in Crop Engineering
11. Translating Systems Biology Discoveries to Agricultural Practice
12. Improving wheat and maize genotypes through omics approaches
13. Integrating QTL analysis and selection strategies for crop improvement
14. Future Perspectives and Challenges in Systems Biology for Crop Improvement
2. Fundamentals of Omics Technologies in Crop Research
3. Computational Modelling Techniques in Crop Systems Biology
4. Understanding Plant Responses to Abiotic Stress Through Systems Biology
5. Systems Biology Approaches to Biotic Stress Management in Crops
6. Integrating Systems Biology into Crop Breeding Programmes
7. Optimizing Nutrient Use Efficiency: A Sustainable Approach
8. Engineering Nutritional and Quality Traits in Crops Using Systems Biology
9. Advances in High-Throughput Phenotyping for Crop Improvement
10. Genomic Editing and Synthetic Biology in Crop Engineering
11. Translating Systems Biology Discoveries to Agricultural Practice
12. Improving wheat and maize genotypes through omics approaches
13. Integrating QTL analysis and selection strategies for crop improvement
14. Future Perspectives and Challenges in Systems Biology for Crop Improvement
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: April 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Tariq Aftab
Tariq Aftab received his PhD from the Department of Botany at Aligarh Muslim University, India, where he is currently a Senior Assistant Professor. He is the recipient of a prestigious Leibniz DAAD fellowship from Germany, a Raman Fellowship from the Government of India, and Young Scientist Awards from both the State Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Government of India. He has also served as a Visiting Scientist at IPK Gatersleben, Germany, and in the Department of Plant Biology at Michigan State University, United States. Dr. Aftab has edited numerous books for major international publishers, including Elsevier, Springer Nature, and CRC Press. He has co-authored several book chapters and published extensively in peer-reviewed, international journals. His research interests include physiological, proteomic, and molecular studies on medicinal and crop plants.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India