Plant Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(10), P. 101046 - 101046
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
This
paper
introduces
CentIER,
the
first
bioinformatic
tool
designed
to
detect
complete
centromeric
regions
without
additional
wet
experiments.
The
accuracy
of
CentIER
was
validated
on
diverse
plant
genomes
such
as
Arabidopsis,
rice,
maize
and
mulberry,
results
show
that
can
perform
significantly
more
accurate
detection
than
existing
tool.
Horticulture Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(8)
Published: June 13, 2023
A
high-quality
genome
is
the
basis
for
studies
on
functional,
evolutionary,
and
comparative
genomics.
The
majority
of
attention
has
been
paid
to
solution
complex
chromosome
structures
highly
repetitive
sequences,
along
with
emergence
a
new
'telomere-to-telomere
(T2T)
assembly'
era.
However,
bioinformatic
tools
automatic
construction
and/or
characterization
T2T
are
limited.
Here,
we
developed
user-friendly
web
toolkit,
quarTeT,
which
currently
includes
four
modules:
AssemblyMapper,
GapFiller,
TeloExplorer,
CentroMiner.
First,
AssemblyMapper
designed
assemble
phased
contigs
into
chromosome-level
by
referring
closely
related
genome.
Then,
GapFiller
would
endeavor
fill
all
unclosed
gaps
in
given
aid
additional
ultra-long
sequences.
Finally,
TeloExplorer
CentroMiner
applied
identify
candidate
telomere
centromere
as
well
their
localizations
each
chromosome.
These
modules
can
be
used
alone
or
combination
other
assembly
characterization.
As
case
study,
adopting
entire
modular
functions
have
achieved
Genome Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(2), P. 161 - 178
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Centromeres
are
essential
regions
of
eukaryotic
chromosomes
responsible
for
the
formation
kinetochore
complexes,
which
connect
to
spindle
microtubules
during
cell
division.
Notably,
although
centromeres
maintain
a
conserved
function
in
chromosome
segregation,
underlying
DNA
sequences
diverse
both
within
and
between
species
predominantly
repetitive
nature.
The
repeat
content
includes
high-copy
tandem
repeats
(satellites),
and/or
specific
families
transposons.
functional
region
centromere
is
defined
by
loading
histone
3
variant
(CENH3),
nucleates
shows
dynamic
regulation.
In
many
plants,
composed
satellite
arrays
that
densely
methylated
invaded
centrophilic
retrotransposons.
some
cases,
retrotransposons
become
sites
CENH3
loading.
We
review
structure
plant
centromeres,
including
monocentric,
holocentric,
metapolycentric
architectures,
vary
number
distribution
attachment
along
chromosomes.
discuss
how
variation
can
drive
genome
elimination
early
divisions
embryogenesis.
epigenetic
state
may
influence
identity
evolutionary
models
seek
explain
paradoxically
rapid
change
observed
across
species,
potential
roles
recombination.
outline
putative
modes
selection
could
act
as
well
role
driving
cycles
evolution.
Although
our
primary
focus
on
genomes,
we
draw
comparisons
with
animal
fungal
derive
eukaryote-wide
perspective
function.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
195(2), P. 1401 - 1413
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Abstract
Plant
domestication
are
evolutionary
experiments
conducted
by
early
farmers
since
thousands
years
ago,
during
which
the
crop
wild
progenitors
artificially
selected
for
desired
agronomic
traits
along
with
dramatic
genomic
variation
in
course
of
moderate
to
severe
bottlenecks.
However,
previous
investigations
mainly
focused
on
small-effect
variants,
while
changes
gene
contents
rarely
investigated
due
lack
population-level
assemblies
both
and
its
relatives.
Here,
we
applied
comparative
analyses
discover
gain
loss
grapevine
using
long-read
representative
population
samples
domesticated
grapevines
(V.
vinifera
ssp.
vinifera)
their
sylvestris).
Only
∼7%
families
were
shared
16
Vitis
genomes
∼8%
specific
each
accession,
suggesting
variations
genomes.
Compared
progenitors,
accessions
exhibited
an
increased
presence
genes
associated
asexual
reproduction,
showcased
a
higher
abundance
related
pollination,
revealing
transition
from
sexual
reproduction
clonal
propagation
processes.
Moreover,
harbored
fewer
disease-resistance
than
progenitors.
The
SVs
occurred
frequently
aroma
between
indicating
rapid
diversification
these
domestication.
Our
study
provides
insights
resources
biological
studies
breeding
programs
grapevine.
Horticulture Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(9)
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
Abstract
Banana
is
one
of
the
most
important
crops
world.
Cavendish-type
bananas,
which
have
a
monospecific
Musa
acuminata
origin
(AAA),
account
for
around
half
global
banana
production,
thereby
are
great
significance
human
societies.
However,
until
now,
high-quality
haplotype-resolved
reference
genome
was
still
undecoded
cultivars.
Here,
we
reported
telomere-to-telomere
(T2T)
and
‘Baxijiao’
(Cavendish)
consisting
three
haploid
assemblies.
The
sizes
assemblies
were
estimated
to
be
477.16
Mb,
477.18
469.57
respectively.
Although
with
origins,
showed
differences
low
levels
sequence
collinearity.
Several
large
reciprocal
translocations
identified
among
chromosomes
1,
4,
7.
An
expansion
gene
families
that
might
affect
fruit
quality
aroma
detected,
such
as
those
belonging
sucrose/disaccharide/oligosaccharide
catabolic
processes,
sucrose
metabolic
process,
starch
aromatic
compound
biosynthetic
process.
Besides,
an
related
anther
pollen
development
observed,
could
associated
parthenocarpy
sterility
Cavendish
cultivar.
Finally,
much
fewer
resistance
genes
in
than
M.
acuminata,
particularly
clusters
3
10,
providing
potential
targets
explore
molecular
analysis
disease
banana.
This
T2T
will
thus
valuable
genetic
resource
biological
studies,
breeding,
improvement
Horticulture Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(7)
Published: May 31, 2023
Abstract
Mulberry
is
a
fundamental
component
of
the
global
sericulture
industry,
and
its
positive
impact
on
our
health
environment
cannot
be
overstated.
However,
mulberry
reference
genomes
reported
previously
remained
unassembled
or
unplaced
sequences.
Here,
we
report
assembly
analysis
telomere-to-telomere
gap-free
genome
species,
Morus
notabilis,
which
has
emerged
as
an
important
in
gene
function
research
genetic
improvement.
The
produced
here
provides
unprecedented
opportunity
for
us
to
study
structure
centromeres.
Our
results
revealed
that
all
centromeric
regions
share
conserved
satellite
repeats
with
different
copies.
Strikingly,
found
M.
notabilis
species
polycentric
chromosomes
only
chromosome
up
now.
We
propose
compelling
model
explains
formation
mechanism
new
centromeres
addresses
unsolved
scientific
question
fusion-fission
cycle
species.
sheds
light
functional
genomics,
evolution,
improvement
Nature Genetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
Grapevine
breeding
is
hindered
by
a
limited
understanding
of
the
genetic
basis
complex
agronomic
traits.
This
study
constructs
graph-based
pangenome
reference
(Grapepan
v.1.0)
from
18
newly
generated
phased
telomere-to-telomere
assemblies
and
11
published
assemblies.
Using
Grapepan
v.1.0,
we
build
variation
map
with
9,105,787
short
variations
236,449
structural
(SVs)
resequencing
data
466
grapevine
cultivars.
Integrating
SVs
into
genome-wide
association
study,
148
quantitative
trait
loci
for
29
traits
(50.7%
identified),
12
significantly
contributed
SVs.
The
estimated
heritability
improves
22.78%
on
average
when
including
We
discovered
locus
regions
under
divergent
artificial
selection
in
metabolism
berry
development
between
wine
table
grapes,
respectively.
Moreover,
significant
correlations
were
detected
among
Under
polygenic
model,
conducted
genomic
predictions
each
trait.
In
general,
our
facilitates
superior
cultivars
via
multiple
By
constructing
incorporating
phenotypic
maps,
investigates
traits,
empowering
breeding.
Horticulture Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(3)
Published: Jan. 17, 2024
Abstract
Mentha
is
a
commonly
used
spice
worldwide,
which
possesses
medicinal
properties
and
fragrance.
These
characteristics
are
conferred,
at
least
partially,
by
essential
oils
such
as
menthol.
In
this
study,
gap-free
assembly
with
genome
size
of
414.3
Mb
31,251
coding
genes
was
obtained
for
suaveolens
‘Variegata’.
Based
on
its
high
heterozygosity
(1.5%),
two
complete
haplotypic
assemblies
were
resolved,
sizes
401.9
405.7
Mb,
respectively.
The
telomeres
centromeres
each
haplotype
almost
fully
annotated.
addition,
we
detected
total
41,135
structural
variations.
Enrichment
analysis
demonstrated
that
involved
in
terpenoid
biosynthesis
affected
these
Analysis
volatile
metabolites
showed
M.
mainly
produces
piperitenone
oxide
rather
than
We
identified
three
the
encode
isopiperitenone
reductase
(ISPR),
key
rate-limiting
enzyme
menthol
biosynthesis.
However,
transcription
levels
ISPR
low.
Given
other
expressed,
ISPRs
may
account
accumulation
species.
findings
study
provide
valuable
resource
improving
detection
rate
accuracy
genetic
variants,
thereby
enhancing
our
understanding
their
impact
gene
function
expression.
Moreover,
haplotype-resolved
offers
novel
insights
into
molecular
marker-assisted
breeding
Mentha.
Journal of Integrative Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
66(7), P. 1408 - 1426
Published: April 5, 2024
ABSTRACT
Structural
variations
(SVs)
are
a
feature
of
plant
genomes
that
has
been
largely
unexplored
despite
their
significant
impact
on
phenotypic
traits
and
local
adaptation
to
abiotic
biotic
stress.
In
this
study,
we
employed
woolly
grape
(
Vitis
retordii
),
species
native
the
tropical
subtropical
regions
East
Asia
with
both
coastal
inland
habitats,
as
valuable
model
for
examining
SVs
adaptation.
We
assembled
haplotype‐resolved
chromosomal
reference
genome
grape,
conducted
population
genetic
analyses
based
whole‐genome
sequencing
(WGS)
data
from
populations.
The
demographic
revealed
recent
bottlenecks
in
all
populations
asymmetric
gene
flow
population.
total,
1,035
genes
associated
adaptive
regulation
salt
stress,
radiation,
environmental
were
detected
underlying
selection
by
SNPs
population,
which
37.29%
65.26%
SNPs,
respectively.
Candidate
such
FSD2
,
RGA1
AAP8
tolerance
found
be
highly
differentiated
selected
during
process
habitats
SV
regions.
Our
study
highlights
importance
adaptation;
candidate
related
stress
climatic
environments
important
genomic
resources
future
breeding
programs
grapevine
its
rootstocks.
Plant Stress,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11, P. 100356 - 100356
Published: Jan. 21, 2024
Crop
resilience
measures
must
be
strengthened
in
response
to
the
global
climate
impact.
Temperature
stress
exacerbates
impact
on
crop
growth
and
grain
yield,
threatening
sustainability
of
grapevine
production
dependent
wine
industries.
Grape
(Vitis
spp.)
is
one
most
widely
cultivated
fruit
crops
world,
as
well
economically
important
fruit.
However,
grape
yield
quality
are
highly
environmental
conditions,
particularly
temperature
stress.
Understanding
molecular
mechanisms
that
control
responses
stresses
development
stress-resilient
varieties
have
markedly
advanced
through
rapid
evolution
high-throughput
sequencing
technologies,
state-of-the-art
multi-omics
analytic
platforms,
automated
phenotyping
facilities.
In
current
review,
we
summarized
recent
genomic
progress
omics-based
breakthroughs
grapes
contributed
abiotic
tolerance
via
genetic
strategies
during
last
decades.
Furthermore,
delve
into
prospective
challenges
opportunities
pertaining
use
multi-omics-based
breeding
aimed
at
designing
climate-resilient
varieties.
Advances
efficient
de
novo
or
re-domestication
histories,
characterization
numerous
trait
genes
using
various
omics
tools,
also
discussed.
By
describing
underlying
adaptability
future
meet
demand
due
population
bursts
following
decades
while
keeping
change
mind,
information
will
offer
potential
solutions
for
sustainable
businesses.