omics-technologies
Omics technologies encompass large-scale molecular profiling approaches—including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics—that simultaneously measure thousands of biological molecules within an organism. In plant science, these tools enable researchers to comprehensively characterize how plants respond to environmental stresses, developmental cues, and genetic variation at a systems level. By integrating data across multiple omics layers, scientists can uncover the molecular networks governing traits such as drought tolerance, disease resistance, and yield, accelerating both fundamental discovery and crop improvement.
PubMed · 2026-03-27
Scientists have used powerful molecular analysis tools to map the hidden machinery controlling how seeds develop, go dormant, and sprout — discoveries that could help breed crops better suited to a changing climate.
Seeds supply approximately 70% of the global food supply, making their resilience to climate stress a critical food security issue.
Single-cell and spatial analysis technologies revealed previously unknown cell types and tissue-specific control mechanisms within seeds.
Key molecular networks — including phosphorylation signaling, metabolic shifts, and hormone activity — were identified as central regulators of dormancy and germination.