Editorial: Emerging methodologies in genotype-phenotype models for crop improvement

The research topic on genotype-phenotype models (GPM) of crops aimed at compiling articles contributing to advance our understanding of the intricate relationship between genetic information and (eco)physiological processes in plants. We are pleased to ascertain that this topic has fulfilled its objectives by successfully gathering seven diverse contributions (Table 1), reflecting a variety of approaches, disciplines, and hierarchical scales at which the models were implemented. Collectively, these works enhance GPM research by integrating genetic architecture, environmental dynamics, trait interactions, and multi-scale processes, improving predictions of plant performance and accelerating breeding efficiency.