I noticed this topic several years ago from NSF’s 10 big ideas. The main concept is applying knowledge of physiology, genomics, genetics, and mathematical modelling to predict traits under specific environments.
Yesterday at TAGC conference, I learned about some progress in crop prediction. It is from Dr. Ed Buckler’s lab. They have moved from genomic prediction to “mechanism prediction”. They modelled tRNA variation with temperature adaption. They also modelled chromatin, gene expression, and DNA binding proteins, microbiome, and metabolome with phenotype prediction. In doing so, they can transfer the modelling knowledge across species and environments.
I was shocked with big eyes “Is that possible?” Obviously, it is happening. I am trying to catch the progress in plant community, but I am still lagged behind. The knowledge is being refreshed at a crazy speed! While I am specializing my narrow subject, the world is running ahead.