Objectives of the Conference:

A multiomics approach in crop improvement involves integrating and analyzing data from multiple omics disciplines to gain a comprehensive understanding of the complex biological processes underlying crop traits. High throughput sequencing data enables the large-scale studies of biological molecules, and different omics disciplines focus on various aspects of the molecular composition and function of living organisms. The key omics disciplines in the context of crop improvement include genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and epigenomics. By integrating data from these omics disciplines, researchers can generate a holistic view of the molecular landscape of crops. This comprehensive understanding allows for more precise and targeted crop improvement strategies, including the development of genetically improved varieties with enhanced traits such as yield, nutritional content, resistance to diseases, and tolerance to environmental stressors. Additionally, the multiomics approach helps identify key regulatory networks and pathways that can be manipulated for crop enhancement.