Editorial 1-1 10 (1) January 2026 Pangenomics is the study of the entire set of genes (the pangenome) within a species, encompassing the core genome shared by all individuals and the dispensable, variable accessory genome. By using multiple genomes instead of a single linear reference, pangenomics captures comprehensive genetic diversity, including structural variations and presence-absence variations. Pangenomics improves crops by analyzing the entire set of genes within a species including core and dispensable (variable) genes rather than relying on a single reference genome. This approach identifies structural variations (SVs) like deletions, inversions, and insertions, facilitating the discovery of trait-related genes.