Genome assemblies of 11 bamboo species highlight diversification induced by dynamic subgenome dominance
Polyploidy (genome duplication) is a pivotal force in evolution. However, the interactions
between parental genomes in a polyploid nucleus, frequently involving subgenome …
between parental genomes in a polyploid nucleus, frequently involving subgenome …
The promise and pitfalls of synteny in phylogenomics
JL Steenwyk, N King - Plos Biology, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Reconstructing the tree of life remains a central goal in biology. Early methods, which relied
on small numbers of morphological or genetic characters, often yielded conflicting …
on small numbers of morphological or genetic characters, often yielded conflicting …
Large-scale gene expression alterations introduced by structural variation drive morphotype diversification in Brassica oleracea
X Li, Y Wang, C Cai, J Ji, F Han, L Zhang, S Chen… - Nature Genetics, 2024 - nature.com
Brassica oleracea, globally cultivated for its vegetable crops, consists of very diverse
morphotypes, characterized by specialized enlarged organs as harvested products. This …
morphotypes, characterized by specialized enlarged organs as harvested products. This …
Seagrass genomes reveal ancient polyploidy and adaptations to the marine environment
X Ma, S Vanneste, J Chang, L Ambrosino, K Barry… - Nature plants, 2024 - nature.com
We present chromosome-level genome assemblies from representative species of three
independently evolved seagrass lineages: Posidonia oceanica, Cymodocea nodosa …
independently evolved seagrass lineages: Posidonia oceanica, Cymodocea nodosa …
Patterns of recombination in snakes reveal a tug-of-war between PRDM9 and promoter-like features
In some mammals, notably humans, recombination occurs almost exclusively where the
protein PRDM9 binds, whereas in vertebrates lacking an intact PRDM9, such as birds and …
protein PRDM9 binds, whereas in vertebrates lacking an intact PRDM9, such as birds and …
Genomic evidence for rediploidization and adaptive evolution following the whole-genome triplication
X Feng, Q Chen, W Wu, J Wang, G Li, S Xu… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Abstract Whole-genome duplication (WGD), or polyploidy, events are widespread and
significant in the evolutionary history of angiosperms. However, empirical evidence for …
significant in the evolutionary history of angiosperms. However, empirical evidence for …
A chromosome-scale assembly reveals chromosomal aberrations and exchanges generating genetic diversity in Coffea arabica germplasm
In order to better understand the mechanisms generating genetic diversity in the recent
allotetraploid species Coffea arabica, here we present a chromosome-level assembly …
allotetraploid species Coffea arabica, here we present a chromosome-level assembly …
The hagfish genome and the evolution of vertebrates
F Marlétaz, N Timoshevskaya, VA Timoshevskiy… - Nature, 2024 - nature.com
As the only surviving lineages of jawless fishes, hagfishes and lampreys provide a crucial
window into early vertebrate evolution,–. Here we investigate the complex history, timing …
window into early vertebrate evolution,–. Here we investigate the complex history, timing …
The genome of the black-footed cat: Revealing a rich natural history and urgent conservation priorities for small felids
J Yuan, AC Kitchener, LB Lackey… - Proceedings of the …, 2024 - National Acad Sciences
Habitat degradation and loss of genetic diversity are common threats faced by almost all of
today's wild cats. Big cats, such as tigers and lions, are of great concern and have received …
today's wild cats. Big cats, such as tigers and lions, are of great concern and have received …
Transcription factor PagMYB31 positively regulates cambium activity and negatively regulates xylem development in poplar
Y Zhang, S Chen, L Xu, S Chu, X Yan, L Lin… - The Plant …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Wood formation involves consecutive developmental steps, including cell division of
vascular cambium, xylem cell expansion, secondary cell wall (SCW) deposition, and …
vascular cambium, xylem cell expansion, secondary cell wall (SCW) deposition, and …