Currently, the development of genome editing (GE) tools has provided a wide platform for
targeted modification of plant genomes. However, the lack of versatile DNA delivery systems …

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have allowed the discovery of marker–trait
associations in crops over recent decades. However, their power is hampered by a number …

Soybean (Glycine max L. Merr.) is a crucial oilseed cash crop grown worldwide and
consumed as oil, protein, and food by humans and feed by animals. Comparatively …

In higher plants, the complexity of a system and the components within and among species
are rapidly dissected by omics technologies. Multi-omics datasets are integrated to infer and …

A pangenome captures the genomic diversity for a species, derived from a collection of
genetic sequences of diverse populations. Advances in sequencing technologies have …

Tea plants are an economically important crop and conducting research on tea breeding
contributes to enhancing the yield and quality of tea leaves as well as breeding traits that …

Complete and accurate identification of genetic variants associated with specific phenotypes
can be challenging when there is a high level of genomic divergence between individuals in …

Wolfberry (Lycium, of the family Solanaceae) has special nutritional benefits due to its
valuable metabolites. Here, 16 wolfberry-specific metabolites were identified by comparing …

Plant annexins constitute a conserved protein family that plays crucial roles in regulating
plant growth and development, as well as in responses to both biotic and abiotic stresses. In …

Sequencing whole plant genomes provides a solid foundation for applied and basic studies.
Genome sequences of agricultural plants attract special attention, as they reveal information …