[HTML][HTML] Two divergent haplotypes from a highly heterozygous lychee genome suggest independent domestication events for early and late-maturing cultivars
G Hu, J Feng, X Xiang, J Wang, J Salojärvi, C Liu… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Lychee is an exotic tropical fruit with a distinct flavor. The genome of cultivar 'Feizixiao'was
assembled into 15 pseudochromosomes, totaling~ 470 Mb. High heterozygosity (2.27%) …
assembled into 15 pseudochromosomes, totaling~ 470 Mb. High heterozygosity (2.27%) …
[HTML][HTML] Wolfberry genomes and the evolution of Lycium (Solanaceae)
YL Cao, Y Li, YF Fan, Z Li, K Yoshida, JY Wang… - Communications …, 2021 - nature.com
Wolfberry Lycium, an economically important genus of the Solanaceae family, contains
approximately 80 species and shows a fragmented distribution pattern among the Northern …
approximately 80 species and shows a fragmented distribution pattern among the Northern …
[HTML][HTML] Liriodendron genome sheds light on angiosperm phylogeny and species–pair differentiation
The genus Liriodendron belongs to the family Magnoliaceae, which resides within the
magnoliids, an early diverging lineage of the Mesangiospermae. However, the phylogenetic …
magnoliids, an early diverging lineage of the Mesangiospermae. However, the phylogenetic …
[HTML][HTML] A map of rice genome variation reveals the origin of cultivated rice
X Huang, N Kurata, X Wei, ZX Wang, A Wang, Q Zhao… - Nature, 2012 - nature.com
Crop domestications are long-term selection experiments that have greatly advanced
human civilization. The domestication of cultivated rice (Oryza sativa L.) ranks as one of the …
human civilization. The domestication of cultivated rice (Oryza sativa L.) ranks as one of the …
[HTML][HTML] The Litsea genome and the evolution of the laurel family
YC Chen, Z Li, YX Zhao, M Gao, JY Wang… - Nature …, 2020 - nature.com
The laurel family within the Magnoliids has attracted attentions owing to its scents, variable
inflorescences, and controversial phylogenetic position. Here, we present a chromosome …
inflorescences, and controversial phylogenetic position. Here, we present a chromosome …
[HTML][HTML] RNA sequencing provides insights into the evolution of lettuce and the regulation of flavonoid biosynthesis
L Zhang, W Su, R Tao, W Zhang, J Chen, P Wu… - Nature …, 2017 - nature.com
Different horticultural types of lettuce exhibit tremendous morphological variation. However,
the molecular basis for domestication and divergence among the different horticultural types …
the molecular basis for domestication and divergence among the different horticultural types …
[HTML][HTML] Genomic variation in 3,010 diverse accessions of Asian cultivated rice
Here we analyse genetic variation, population structure and diversity among 3,010 diverse
Asian cultivated rice (Oryza sativa L.) genomes from the 3,000 Rice Genomes Project. Our …
Asian cultivated rice (Oryza sativa L.) genomes from the 3,000 Rice Genomes Project. Our …
Three geographically separate domestications of Asian rice
Domesticated rice (Oryza sativa L.) accompanied the dawn of Asian civilization 1 and has
become one of world's staple crops. From archaeological and genetic evidence various …
become one of world's staple crops. From archaeological and genetic evidence various …
[HTML][HTML] The genome of Chenopodium quinoa
Chenopodium quinoa (quinoa) is a highly nutritious grain identified as an important crop to
improve world food security. Unfortunately, few resources are available to facilitate its …
improve world food security. Unfortunately, few resources are available to facilitate its …
Deletion in a gene associated with grain size increased yields during rice domestication
The domestication of crops involves a complex process of selection in plant evolution and is
associated with changes in the DNA regulating agronomically important traits. Here we …
associated with changes in the DNA regulating agronomically important traits. Here we …