Wood of trees: Cellular structure, molecular formation, and genetic engineering

Y Zhu, L Li - Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Wood is an invaluable asset to human society due to its renewable nature, making it suitable
for both sustainable energy production and material manufacturing. Additionally, wood …

Pervasive genome duplications across the plant tree of life and their links to major evolutionary innovations and transitions

X Qiao, S Zhang, AH Paterson - Computational and structural …, 2022 - Elsevier
Whole-genome duplication (WGD) has occurred repeatedly during plant evolution and
diversification, providing genetic layers for evolving new functions and phenotypes …

The genome sequence provides insights into salt tolerance of Achnatherum splendens (Gramineae), a constructive species of alkaline grassland

G Ren, Y Jiang, A Li, M Yin, M Li, W Mu… - Plant Biotechnology …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Summary Achnatherum splendens Trin.(Gramineae) is a constructive species of the arid
grassland ecosystem in Northwest China and is a major forage grass. It has good tolerance …

T2T reference genome assembly and genome-wide association study reveal the genetic basis of Chinese bayberry fruit quality

S Zhang, Z Yu, L Sun, S Liang, F Xu, S Li… - Horticulture …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Chinese bayberry (Myrica rubra or Morella rubra; 2n= 16) produces fruit with a distinctive
flavor, high nutritional, and economic value. However, previous versions of the bayberry …

The genome of the Paleogene relic tree Bretschneidera sinensis: insights into trade-offs in gene family evolution, demographic history, and adaptive SNPs

HL Liu, AJ Harris, ZF Wang, HF Chen, ZA Li… - DNA …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Among relic species, genomic information may provide the key to inferring their long-term
survival. Therefore, in this study, we investigated the genome of the Paleogene relic tree …

The genome of Stephania japonica provides insights into the biosynthesis of cepharanthine

Z Liu, S Shen, Y Wang, S Sun, T Yu, Y Fu, R Zhou, C Li… - Cell Reports, 2024 - cell.com
Stephania japonica is an early-diverging eudicotyledon plant with high levels of
cepharanthine, proven to be effective in curing coronavirus infections. Here, we report a high …

A high-quality Buxus austro-yunnanensis (Buxales) genome provides new insights into karyotype evolution in early eudicots

Z Wang, Y Li, P Sun, M Zhu, D Wang, Z Lu, H Hu, R Xu… - BMC biology, 2022 - Springer
Background Eudicots are the most diverse group of flowering plants that compromise five
well-defined lineages: core eudicots, Ranunculales, Proteales, Trochodendrales, and …

Subgenome phasing for complex allopolyploidy: case-based benchmarking and recommendations

RG Zhang, HY Shang, KH Jia… - Briefings in …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Accurate subgenome phasing is crucial for understanding the origin, evolution and adaptive
potential of polyploid genomes. SubPhaser and WGDI software are two common …

Karyotype evolution of the Asterids insights from the first genome sequences of the family Cornaceae

C Dong, S Wang, H Zhang, J Liu, M Li - DNA Research, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Cornaceae is a core representative family in Cornales, the earliest branching lineage in the
Asterids on the life tree of angiosperms. This family includes the only genus Cornus, a group …

The Spatial Pattern of the Tertiary Relict Plant Tetracentron sinense Oliver and Its Influencing Factors

H Zhang, H Deng, X Gan - Forests, 2024 - mdpi.com
Tertiary relict plants are of great scientific value in the study of flora evolution, angiosperm
systems, and ancient origins. Paying attention to their spatial patterns can better reflect the …