Editorial: Genetics and Genomics of Polyploid Plants.

The editorial discusses the significance of polyploidy in plant evolution, emphasizing its role in shaping biodiversity and improving crop traits. It explores the mechanisms of autopolyploidy and allopolyploidy, highlighting the genomic changes and advantages associated with polyploid plants. The paper also delves into the applications of genomic tools like GWAS and genomic prediction in enhancing breeding strategies for polyploid plants, showcasing the potential for accelerating crop improvement efforts. Additionally, the editorial presents studies on transcriptomics, lignin biosynthesis in sweet potatoes, gene expression in allopolyploids, and the impact of vernalization on wheat reproductive growth, collectively contributing to a deeper understanding of genetic mechanisms in plants and informing future research in plant genetics and agriculture. [Extracted from the article]