Genetics Studies

Exploring domestication pattern in lotus: insights from dispensable genome assembly.

Researchers collected lotus accessions and analyzed their genomes to study the domestication process. They identified genes involved in specific developmental processes and found metabolic pathways specific to each subgroup. This research provides valuable information for future lotus genomic studies and understanding domestication.

Qi H et al (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
PubMed:
38034573

Chromosome-level changes and genome elimination by manipulation of CENH3 in carrot (Daucus carota).

The researchers modified centromeric histone H3 in carrot plants to induce uniparental genome elimination, potentially leading to ploidy changes. This may be important for developing high-yield hybrid cultivars in carrots.

Meyer CM, Goldman IL and Krysan PJ (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
PubMed:
38034555

Whole-genome resequencing and transcriptome analyses of four generation mutants to reveal spur-type and skin-color related genes in apple (Malus domestica Borkh. Cv. Red delicious).

Ren J et al (2023).
BMC Plant Biol.
PubMed:
38030998