Graph-based pan-genome reveals structural and sequence variations related to agronomic traits and domestication in cucumber

H Li, S Wang, S Chai, Z Yang, Q Zhang, H Xin… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Structural variants (SVs) represent a major source of genetic diversity and are related to
numerous agronomic traits and evolutionary events; however, their comprehensive …

Graph-based pan-genomes: increased opportunities in plant genomics

S Wang, YQ Qian, RP Zhao, LL Chen… - Journal of …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Due to the development of sequencing technology and the great reduction in sequencing
costs, an increasing number of plant genomes have been assembled, and numerous …

Genome-wide mapping of structural variations reveals a copy number variant that determines reproductive morphology in cucumber

Z Zhang, L Mao, H Chen, F Bu, G Li, J Sun, S Li… - The Plant …, 2015 - academic.oup.com
Structural variations (SVs) represent a major source of genetic diversity. However, the
functional impact and formation mechanisms of SVs in plant genomes remain largely …

The USDA cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) collection: genetic diversity, population structure, genome-wide association studies, and core collection development

X Wang, K Bao, UK Reddy, Y Bai… - Horticulture …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Germplasm collections are a crucial resource to conserve natural genetic diversity and
provide a source of novel traits essential for sustained crop improvement. Optimal collection …

A genomic variation map provides insights into the genetic basis of cucumber domestication and diversity

J Qi, X Liu, DI Shen, H Miao, B Xie, X Li, P Zeng… - Nature …, 2013 - nature.com
Most fruits in our daily diet are the products of domestication and breeding. Here we report a
map of genome variation for a major fruit that encompasses∼ 3.6 million variants, generated …

The Genome Sequence of the North-European Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Unravels Evolutionary Adaptation Mechanisms in Plants

R Wóycicki, J Witkowicz, P Gawroński, J Dąbrowska… - PloS one, 2011 - journals.plos.org
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), a widely cultivated crop, has originated from Eastern
Himalayas and secondary domestication regions includes highly divergent climate …

A high-density genetic map for anchoring genome sequences and identifying QTLs associated with dwarf vine in pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima Duch.)

G Zhang, Y Ren, H Sun, S Guo, F Zhang, J Zhang… - BMC genomics, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Background Pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima Duch.) is an economically important crop
belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. However, very few genomic and genetic resources …

An SNP-based saturated genetic map and QTL analysis of fruit-related traits in cucumber using specific-length amplified fragment (SLAF) sequencing

Q Wei, Y Wang, X Qin, Y Zhang, Z Zhang, J Wang, J Li… - BMC genomics, 2014 - Springer
Abstract Background Cucumber, Cucumis sativus L., is an economically important vegetable
crop which is processed or consumed fresh worldwide. However, the narrow genetic base in …

Chromosome rearrangements during domestication of cucumber as revealed by high‐density genetic mapping and draft genome assembly

L Yang, DH Koo, Y Li, X Zhang, F Luan… - The Plant …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Cucumber, Cucumis sativus L. is the only taxon with 2n= 2x= 14 chromosomes in the genus
Cucumis. It consists of two cross‐compatible botanical varieties: the cultivated C. sativus var …

An integrated genetic and cytogenetic map of the cucumber genome

Y Ren, Z Zhang, J Liu, JE Staub, Y Han, Z Cheng, X Li… - PloS one, 2009 - journals.plos.org
The Cucurbitaceae includes important crops such as cucumber, melon, watermelon, squash
and pumpkin. However, few genetic and genomic resources are available for plant …