none 10.31254/phyto.2026.15111 BioMed Research Publishers BioMed Research Publishers 16195 192875621 316921 20260407013135159 10.31254 2026-04-07T01:31:38Z 2026-04-07T01:31:36Z 0 The Journal of Phytopharmacology J Phytopharmacol 2320480X 10.31254/phyto https://phytopharmajournal.com/ 03 30 2026 15 1 Kalpana Kumari Associate Professor, Department of Botany, Kalindi College University of Delhi-110008, India https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4288-9730 Arabidopsis is an ideal plant for research because of its tiny, fully sequenced genome and ease of genetic manipulation. Among flowering plants, Arabidopsis thaliana has one of the shortest genomes, measuring only 135 million base pairs which is perfect for genomic and transcriptome research because of its compact size, which allows for quicker sequencing, simpler annotation, and more effective data analysis. In the year 2000 it became the first plant to have its whole genome sequenced, which was a significant genomics milestone. Because of its unique combination of biological and practical benefits, it is used most often as a model plant in scientific studies. Genetic modification of Arabidopsis is very feasible, especially when done by the Agrobacterium tumefaciens mediated process. In addition to T-DNA insertion lines and CRISPR technology, Arabidopsis provides an unparalleled set of tools for plant genetic modification. The simple diploid genome of Arabidopsis comprises two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. In experimental genetics, a diploid genome makes gene monitoring, mutation research and inheritance patterns easier to understand and aids in the development of more precise results. Despite its simplicity, it has a high level of genetic homology, or similarity, with many economically significant crops, including maize, wheat, and rice. This implies that knowledge gained from studying Arabidopsis can be used to comprise how genes function in other plants. The present article discusses the advantages of Arabidopsis as a model organism in genetic studies for enhancing the crop yield. 03 30 2026 81 85 1 10.31254/biomed-crossmark-policy www.biomedresearch.org false 10.31254/phyto.2026.15111 https://phytopharmajournal.com/articles/abstracts/886/year=2026&vol=15&issue=1