Transposable elements (TEs) have long been considered junk DNA; however, the
availability of genome sequences and the growth of omics databases have accelerated the …

Long terminal repeat retrotransposons (LTR retrotransposons) are the most abundant group
of mobile genetic elements in eukaryotic genomes and are essential in organizing genomic …

The use of molecular markers has become an essential part of molecular genetics through
their application in numerous fields, which includes identification of genes associated with …

Long terminal repeat retroelements (LTR‐REs) have profound effects on DNA methylation
and gene regulation. Despite the vast abundance of LTR‐REs in the genome of Moso …

Bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants among monocotyledonous species and is
grown extensively in subtropical regions. Although bamboo has high economic value and …

Prunus zhengheensis, an extremely rare population of apricots, originated in warm South-
East China and is an excellent material for genetic breeding. However, most apricots and …

Lichen as mutualistic symbiosis is the dominant organism in various extreme terrestrial
environment on Earth, however, the mechanisms of their adaptation to extreme habitats …

For the survival of the rapidly growing global population, plant species must exhibit
tolerance towards climate change. Plants possess mechanisms to respond to stress by …

Rhododendron is well‐known for its beauty and colourful corolla. Although some high‐
quality whole‐genome sequencing of it has been completed, there are few studies on long …

Conifers are important in many forest ecosystems. They have a long generation time and are
immobile; therefore, they require considerable plasticity to adapt to environmental stresses …