Establishing African genomics and bioinformatics programs through annual regional workshops
Abstract The African BioGenome Project (AfricaBP) Open Institute for Genomics and
Bioinformatics aims to overcome barriers to capacity building through its distributed African …
Bioinformatics aims to overcome barriers to capacity building through its distributed African …
Era of gapless plant genomes: innovations in sequencing and mapping technologies revolutionize genomics and breeding
Highlights•Sequencing technology has enabled gapless T2T plant genome
assemblies.•Gapless genomes are superior compared with nongapless …
assemblies.•Gapless genomes are superior compared with nongapless …
The slow-evolving Acorus tatarinowii genome sheds light on ancestral monocot evolution
T Shi, C Huneau, Y Zhang, Y Li, J Chen, J Salse… - Nature Plants, 2022 - nature.com
Monocots are one of the most diverse groups of flowering plants, and tracing the evolution of
their ancestral genome into modern species is essential for understanding their evolutionary …
their ancestral genome into modern species is essential for understanding their evolutionary …
Diploid and tetraploid genomes of Acorus and the evolution of monocots
L Ma, KW Liu, Z Li, YY Hsiao, Y Qi, T Fu… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Monocots are a major taxon within flowering plants, have unique morphological traits, and
show an extraordinary diversity in lifestyle. To improve our understanding of monocot origin …
show an extraordinary diversity in lifestyle. To improve our understanding of monocot origin …
Genome‐wide association studies reveal novel loci controlling tuber flesh color and oxidative browning in Dioscorea alata
K Dossa, A Morel, ME Houngbo… - Journal of the …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND Consumers' preferences for food crops are guided by quality attributes. This
study aimed at deciphering the genetic basis of quality traits, especially tuber flesh color …
study aimed at deciphering the genetic basis of quality traits, especially tuber flesh color …
Integrative and inclusive genomics to promote the use of underutilised crops
Integrative and inclusive genomics to promote the use of underutilised crops | Nature
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Intraspecific phylogeny and genomic resources development for an important medical plant Dioscorea nipponica, based on low-coverage whole genome sequencing …
Dioscorea nipponica Makino, a perennial twining herb with medicinal importance, has a
disjunctive distribution in the Sino-Japanese Floristic Region. It has a long history in …
disjunctive distribution in the Sino-Japanese Floristic Region. It has a long history in …
Genome-Wide Association Studies for Sex Determination and Cross-Compatibility in Water Yam (Dioscorea alata L.)
Yam (Dioscorea spp.) species are predominantly dioecious, with male and female flowers
borne on separate individuals. Cross-pollination is, therefore, essential for gene flow among …
borne on separate individuals. Cross-pollination is, therefore, essential for gene flow among …
Genome‐wide dissection of the genetic factors underlying food quality in boiled and pounded white Guinea yam
BACKGROUND Food quality traits related to the genetics of yam influence the acceptability
for its consumption. This study aimed at identifying genetic factors underlying sensory and …
for its consumption. This study aimed at identifying genetic factors underlying sensory and …
Whole-genome sequencing and comparative genomics reveal candidate genes associated with quality traits in Dioscorea alata
Background Quality traits are essential determinants of consumer preferences. Dioscorea
alata (Greater Yam), is a starchy tuber crop in tropical regions. However, a comprehensive …
alata (Greater Yam), is a starchy tuber crop in tropical regions. However, a comprehensive …