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Learn about the emerging field of herbal genomics through this comprehensive course that explores the intersection of traditional Chinese medicine and modern genomic science. Master fundamental concepts from structural genomics and population genetics to pan-genomics, metagenomics, and epigenomics. Explore proteomics, metabolomics, and synthetic biology applications in medicinal plants, while gaining practical knowledge in transcriptomics and functional genomics for natural product biosynthesis pathway analysis. Develop skills in DNA barcoding techniques for herb identification, study medicinal model organisms, and understand genome-assisted breeding strategies. Gain hands-on experience with bioinformatics tools, databases, and phylogenetic analysis methods used in herbal genomics research. Complete chapter exercises and a final exam to reinforce understanding of how genomic approaches are revolutionizing traditional herbal medicine research and development.