Centromeres are essential regions of eukaryotic chromosomes responsible for the formation
of kinetochore complexes, which connect to spindle microtubules during cell division …

Translational regulation is a critical step in the process of gene expression and governs the
synthesis of proteins from mRNAs. Many studies have revealed translational regulation in …

The “Father of Hybrid Rice”, Yuan Longping, created high-yield hybrid rice that can feed tens
of millions of people annually. The research achievements of Yuan and his team on low …

With innovations in sequencing technology and the progress of high-performance
computing systems, it is now relatively straightforward to sequence and assemble complex …

Building de novo genome assemblies for complex genomes is possible thanks to long-read
DNA sequencing technologies. However, maximizing the quality of assemblies based on …

Salinity stress is a great threat to the growth and productivity of crops, and development of
salt-tolerant crops is of great necessity to ensure food security. Although a few genes with …

Crop breeding has undergone numerous advancements throughout history with the next
revolution being uncertain. This review provides an overview of breeding techniques from …

Background Centromeres are critical for maintaining genomic stability in eukaryotes, and
their turnover shapes genome architectures and drives karyotype evolution. However, the co …

Following the “green revolution,” indica and japonica hybrid breeding has been recognized
as a new breakthrough in further improving rice yields. However, heterosis-related grain …

Abstract Background Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are the most widely used
form of molecular genetic variation studies. As reference genomes and resequencing data …