cis-Regulatory elements encode the genomic blueprints that ensure the proper
spatiotemporal patterning of gene expression necessary for appropriate development and …

The identification and characterization of cis-regulatory DNA sequences and how they
function to coordinate responses to developmental and environmental cues is of paramount …

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most important crops in the world. Since the completion of
rice reference genome sequences, tremendous progress has been achieved in …

Extensive allelic variation in agronomically important genes serves as the basis of rice
breeding. Here, we present a comprehensive map of rice quantitative trait nucleotides …

Crop genomics remains a key element in ensuring scientific progress to secure global food
security. It has been two decades since the sequence of the first plant genome, that of …

Interpreting the functional impacts of genetic variants (GVs) is an important challenge for
functional genomic studies in crops and next-generation breeding. Previous studies in rice …

Allopolyploidy is an important process in plant speciation, yet newly formed allopolyploid
species typically suffer from extreme genetic bottlenecks. One escape from this impasse …

Cis-regulatory elements (CREs) are short stretches (∼ 5–15 base pairs) of DNA capable of
being bound by a transcription factor and influencing the expression of nearby genes. These …

Rice (Oryza sativa) was domesticated around 10,000 years ago and has developed into a
staple for half of humanity. The crop evolved and is currently grown in stably wet and …

Global warming poses major challenges for plant survival and agricultural productivity. Thus,
efforts to enhance stress resilience in plants are key strategies for protecting food security …