Reconstructing the genomes of bilaterian ancestors is central to our understanding of animal
evolution, where knowledge from ancient and/or slow-evolving bilaterian lineages is critical …

Flowering time is a critical determinant of the geographic distribution and regional
adaptability of soybean (Glycine max) and is strongly regulated by photoperiod and …

Parrot feathers contain red, orange, and yellow polyene pigments called psittacofulvins.
Budgerigars are parrots that have been extensively bred for plumage traits during the last …

Background Due to the great advantages in selection accuracy and efficiency, genomic
selection (GS) has been widely studied in livestock, crop and aquatic animals. Our previous …

Abstract Pyropia haitanensis (Bangiales, Rhodophyta), a major economically important
marine crop, is also considered as an ideal research model of Rhodophyta to address …

Growth related traits in fish are controlled by quantitative trait loci (QTL), but no QTL for
growth have been detected in bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis) due to the lack of …

Increasing plant resistance to Verticillium wilt (VW), which causes massive losses of
Brassica rapa crops, is a challenge worldwide. However, few causal genes for VW …

The sex determination system in crabs is believed to be XY-XX from karyotypy, but
centromeres could not be identified in some chromosomes and their morphology is not …

The red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii) is one of the most economically important
farmed aquatic species in China. However, it is also a famous invasive species in the world …

Background A high-density genetic linkage map is essential for QTL fine mapping,
comparative genome analysis, identification of candidate genes and marker-assisted …