Genetics Studies

The yield of common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) depends on the genotype but not on the Pin-to-Thrum ratio.

Study on buckwheat flowering biology found balanced flower ratio in the field, not indoors. Genotype affected flower numbers, abortion, and seed production. Nectar composition changed during different flowering stages.

Płażek A et al (2023).
Sci Rep.
PubMed:
37749231

Molecular characterization of oleosin genes in Cyperus esculentus, a Cyperaceae plant producing oil in underground tubers.

Researchers discovered highly expressed genes (CeOLE) in tigernut tubers correlated with oil accumulation. Overexpressing these genes increased oil content in tobacco leaves, offering insights into improving tigernut oil production.

Zou Z et al (2023).
Plant Cell Rep.
PubMed:
37747544

Whole-genome sequence of Paenibacillus amylolyticus strain W018, isolated from Triticum aestivum L. seeds, obtained using nanopore sequencing.

Chebotar VK et al (2023).
Microbiol Resour Announc.
PubMed:
37747250

De novo sequencing, assembly, and characterization of Asparagus racemosus transcriptome and analysis of expression profile of genes involved in the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway.

The study used transcriptome sequencing to identify genes involved in flavonoid biosynthesis pathways in species. The results can be used for further research and functional genomics analysis using CRISPR/Cas9 technology.

Malik C et al (2023).
Front Genet.
PubMed:
37745855

Whole-genome resequencing analysis of the medicinal plant Gardenia jasminoides.

Chinese medicinal plant, with high value and genetic diversity, lacks sufficient study on its genetic diversity. Understanding its genetic diversity is important for medicinal and economic purposes.

Xu X et al (2023).
PeerJ.
PubMed:
37744244

High-quality Gossypium hirsutum and Gossypium barbadense genome assemblies reveal the centromeric landscape and evolution.

Advanced sequencing technologies were used to create high-quality reference genomes for two cotton species, revealing that specific repeat families drive centromere evolution and contribute to speciation, enhancing our understanding of centromere biology and polyploid plant evolution.

Chang X et al (2023).
Plant Commun.
PubMed:
37742072