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Theoretical and Applied Genetics

Theoretical and Applied Genetics is an international journal of plant breeding research that publishes original research and review articles in modern plant genetics, plant genomics, and plant biotechnology. Articles must have a clear genetic component and significant impact on plant breeding. Theoretical work is accepted when combined with new experimental data or when it indicates a relevant application in plant genetics or breeding. Preference is given to work on leading crop plants and innovative approaches.

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Subject Genetics & Heredity
Impact Factor 4.2
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0040-5752
eISSN 1432-2242
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Hybrid journal with optional Open Choice open access; article processing charges vary by journal.

Submission Instructions

Theoretical and Applied Genetics accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript Review Articles must give an introduction before proceeding to the details, use informative headings for the different parts of the review, and do not need Materials and methods and Results sections. Review Articles must include 4 to 6 keywords, a statement specifying who had the idea for the article, who performed the literature search and data analysis, and who drafted and/or critically revised the work, a disclosure statement, and a section headed 'Statements and Declarations' after the references including Funding and Competing Interests statements.
References References in the text must be cited by name and year in parentheses. The reference list must include only works cited in the text that are published or accepted for publication, be alphabetized by the last name of the first author, include full DOI links where available, and use standard journal abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text, with large figures submitted separately only if the manuscript file is too large to upload. Tables and figures must be numbered in Arabic numerals and cited in consecutive numerical order, each table must have a caption, and each figure must have a concise caption provided in the manuscript text file rather than in the figure file.
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Original Research Papers

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be 150 to 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript should include Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, and Discussion sections. Manuscript must include 4 to 6 keywords, a Key Message of no more than 30 words summarizing the main achievement beyond the title, a disclosure statement, a Statements and Declarations section after the References with Funding and Competing Interests statements, and documentation of any Large Language Model use in the Methods section or a suitable alternative part.
References References must be cited in the text by name and year in parentheses. Reference list entries must include only cited published or accepted works, be alphabetized by the last name of the first author, and include full DOI links when available.
Figures & Tables Figures should be submitted within the body of the text and large figures submitted separately only if manuscript file size causes upload problems. Tables and figures must be numbered with Arabic numerals, cited in consecutive numerical order, and accompanied by concise captions, with figure captions included in the manuscript text file rather than the figure file.
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Recent Publications

A predictive approach to genome design for multi-trait improvement and environmental adaptability via machine learning

Xu Han, Haoliang Yan, Ke Liu, Juwu Gong, Wankui Gong, Panhong Dai, Matthew Tom Harrison, Bin Wang, Yang Li, Jingtao Pan, Xu Gao, Yuzhen Shi, Youlu Yuan, Haihong Shang

10.1007/s00122-026-05416-1
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Combining different selection criteria into breeding strategies for short-term recurrent genomic selection

Emanuel Grosch, Matthias Herrmann, Selma Schurack, Steffen Beuch, Vivek Kurra, Martin Mascher, Raz Avni, Klaus Oldach, Ina Röhrs, Wubishet Bekele, Anja Hanemann, Raja Ram Mehta, Carsten Reinbrecht, Albrecht Serfling, Andreas Stahl, Marco Stucke, Carola Zenke-Philippi

10.1007/s00122-026-05410-7
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Identification of a stable major locus and candidate genes for drought tolerance during wheat germination

Jiajun Liu, Defu Wang, Qinghong Zhou, Nana Qin, Jingtao Liu, Xiaorong Liu, Yuyin Li, Hongbin Peng, Jian Ma

10.1007/s00122-026-05422-3
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ZmHY5L synergistically affects endosperm starch quality and grain morphology through G-box-mediated transcriptional regulation of the maize waxy gene

Juan Du, Yang Ye, Xiaoyan Chen, Fuqin Li, Guifang Yin, Xiaoyang Wu

10.1007/s00122-026-05425-0
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Knocking-out the brassinosteroid biosynthesis genes DWARF1 or DWARF4 produces upright canopy architecture in wheat

Manpartik S. Gill, Andrew L. Phillips, Danuše Tarkowská, John Addy, Nicolas Virlet, M. John Foulkes, Darren M. Wells, Jonathan A. Atkinson, Stephen Pearce, Stephen G. Thomas, Peter Hedden

10.1007/s00122-026-05418-z
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to first decision (median): 11 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for revised manuscripts and must include an itemized response to the reviewers' comments. Deviations from certain editorial policy requirements and restrictions affecting sharing of material or data must be stated in the cover letter or letter of submission. Review authors should contact the Reviews Editor first with a short outline and complete author list.

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What are the publication costs?

Hybrid journal with optional Open Choice open access; article processing charges vary by journal.

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Research Topics

Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics Genetics and Plant Breeding Chromosomal and Genetic Variations Plant tissue culture and regeneration Plant Reproductive Biology Plant Virus Research Studies Plant Pathogens and Resistance Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock Plant pathogens and resistance mechanisms Genetic diversity and population structure Soybean genetics and cultivation Plant Molecular Biology Research Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases Plant Genetic and Mutation Studies Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms Genetic and Environmental Crop Studies Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity Rice Cultivation and Yield Improvement Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies Crop Yield and Soil Fertility Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism Agricultural pest management studies

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