Genome alignment is one of the most foundational methods for genome sequence studies.
With rapid advances in sequencing and assembly technologies, these newly assembled …

The role of structurally dynamic genomic regions in speciation is poorly understood due to
challenges inherent in diploid genome assembly. Here we reconstructed the evolutionary …

In 1993, a passionate and provocative call to arms urged cereal researchers to consider the
taxon they study as a single genetic system and collaborate with each other. Since then, that …

Large-scale comparative genomic studies have provided important insights into species
evolution and diversity, but also lead to a great challenge to visualize. Quick catching or …

Peatlands are crucial sinks for atmospheric carbon but are critically threatened due to
warming climates. Sphagnum (peat moss) species are keystone members of peatland …

Sugarcane, the world's most harvested crop by tonnage, has shaped global history, trade
and geopolitics, and is currently responsible for 80% of sugar production worldwide. While …

Finger millet is a key food security crop widely grown in eastern Africa, India and Nepal.
Long considered a 'poor man's crop', finger millet has regained attention over the past …

Holocentric organisms, unlike typical monocentric organisms, have kinetochore activity
distributed along almost the whole length of the chromosome. Because of this, chromosome …

Abstract Background Muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia) is resistant to many of the
pathogens that negatively impact the production of common grape (V. vinifera), including the …

Glasshouse plants are species that trap warmth via specialized morphology and physiology,
mimicking a human glasshouse. In the Himalayan alpine region, the highly specialized …