Plant Biotechnology Journal,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
17(10), P. 1954 - 1970
Published: April 6, 2019
Crop
evolution
is
a
long-term
process
involving
selection
by
natural
evolutionary
forces
and
anthropogenic
influences;
however,
the
genetic
mechanisms
underlying
domestication
improvement
of
fruit
crops
have
not
been
well
studied
to
date.
Here,
we
performed
population
structure
analysis
in
peach
(Prunus
persica)
based
on
genome-wide
resequencing
418
accessions
confirmed
presence
an
obvious
event
during
evolution.
We
identified
132
106
selective
sweeps
associated
with
improvement,
respectively.
Analysis
their
tissue-specific
expression
patterns
indicated
that
up-regulation
genes
occurred
mostly
seeds
as
opposed
other
organs.
However,
stage,
more
up-regulated
were
leaves
than
Genome-wide
association
studies
(GWAS)
using
4.24
million
single
nucleotide
polymorphisms
(SNPs)
revealed
171
loci
26
traits.
Among
these
loci,
three
candidate
highly
weight
sorbitol
catechin
content
fruit.
demonstrated
allele
frequency
SNPs
high
polyphenol
composition
decreased
evolution,
alleles
sugar
increased
significantly.
This
indicates
there
potential
for
breeding
nutritious
enhanced
bioactive
polyphenols
without
disturbing
harmonious
acid
balance
crossing
wild
species.
study
also
describes
development
genomic
resources
necessary
research
provides
large-scale
characterization
key
agronomic
traits
this
crop
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
47(D1), P. D1137 - D1145
Published: Oct. 9, 2018
The
Genome
Database
for
Rosaceae
(GDR,
https://www.rosaceae.org)
is
an
integrated
web-based
community
database
resource
providing
access
to
publicly
available
genomics,
genetics
and
breeding
data
data-mining
tools
facilitate
basic,
translational
applied
research
in
Rosaceae.
volume
of
GDR
has
increased
greatly
over
the
last
5
years.
now
houses
multiple
versions
whole
genome
assembly
annotation
from
14
species,
made
by
recent
advances
sequencing
technology.
Annotated
searchable
reference
transcriptomes,
RefTrans,
combining
peer-reviewed
published
RNA-Seq
as
well
EST
datasets,
are
newly
major
crop
species.
Significantly
more
quantitative
trait
loci,
genetic
maps
markers
MapViewer,
a
new
visualization
tool
that
better
integrates
with
other
pages
GDR.
Pathways
can
be
accessed
through
Cyc
databases,
synteny
among
newest
assemblies
eight
species
viewed
browser,
SynView.
Collated
single-nucleotide
polymorphism
diversity
phenotypic
datasets
relevant
data.
Also,
Breeding
Information
Management
System
allows
breeders
upload,
manage
analyze
their
private
within
secure
server
option
release
publicly.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Dec. 4, 2019
Sharka,
a
common
disease
among
most
stone
fruit
crops,
is
caused
by
the
Plum
Pox
Virus
(PPV).
Resistant
genotypes
have
been
found
in
apricot
(Prunus
armeniaca
L.),
one
of
which-the
cultivar
'Lito'
heterozygous
for
resistance-has
used
to
map
major
quantitative
trait
locus
(QTL)
on
linkage
group
1,
following
pseudo-test-cross
mating
design
with
231
individuals.
In
addition,
19
SNP
markers
were
selected
from
hundreds
previously
developed,
which
allowed
region
be
limited
236
kb
chromosome
1.
A
bacterial
artificial
(BAC)
library
was
produced,
screened
region,
and
positive
BAC
clones
sequenced.
(R)
susceptible
(S)
haplotypes
assembled
independently.
To
refine
assembly,
whole
genome
sequenced
high
coverage
(98×)
using
PacBio
technology,
enabling
development
detailed
assembly
that
able
predict
annotate
genes
QTL
region.
The
not
only
discriminate
structural
variants
between
two
haplotypic
regions
but
also
distinguish
specific
allele
expression,
contributing
towards
mining
PPVres
locus.
light
these
findings,
indicated
(i.e.,
MATHd
genes)
possible
role
PPV
resistance
further
analyzed,
new
candidates
discussed.
Although
results
are
conclusive,
accurate
independent
R
S
valuable
resource
test
alternative
transcription
regulation
mechanisms
underpinning
resistance.
BMC Genomics,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
19(1)
Published: April 16, 2018
Most
published
genome
sequences
are
drafts,
and
most
dominated
by
computational
gene
prediction.
Draft
genomes
typically
incorporate
considerable
sequence
data
that
not
assigned
to
chromosomes,
predicted
genes
without
quality
confidence
measures.
The
current
Actinidia
chinensis
(kiwifruit)
'Hongyang'
draft
has
164
Mb
of
unassigned
pseudo-chromosomes,
omissions
have
been
identified
in
the
models.A
second
an
A.
(genotype
Red5)
was
fully
sequenced.
This
new
resulted
a
554.0
assembly
with
all
but
6
pseudo-chromosomes.
Pseudo-chromosomal
comparisons
showed
number
translocation
events
occurred
following
whole
duplication
(WGD)
event
some
consistent
centromeric
Robertsonian-like
translocations.
RNA
sequencing
from
12
tissues
ab
initio
analysis
informed
genome-wide
manual
annotation,
using
WebApollo
tool.
In
total,
33,044
loci
represented
33,123
isoforms
were
identified,
named
tagged
for
evidential
support.
Of
these
3114
(9.4%)
identical
protein
within
Kiwifruit
Information
Resource
(KIR
v2).
Some
proportion
differences
will
be
varietal
polymorphisms.
However,
as
computationally
Red5
models
required
re-annotation
this
is
expected
small.
tested
550
cloned
'Hort16A'
cDNAs
comparing
both
original
revised
annotation
KIR
v2.
Only
48.9%
63.5%
had
match
90%
identity
or
better
respectively,
compared
90.9%
models.Our
study
highlights
need
take
cautious
approach
genes.
Our
use
tool
facilitated
checking
correction
enabling
improvement
utility
especially
relevant
certain
types
families
such
EXPANSIN
like
Finally,
high
set
supply
kiwifruit
general
plant
community
genomics
other
comparative
analysis.
Horticulture Research,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: April 5, 2019
Prior
to
the
availability
of
whole-genome
sequences,
our
understanding
structural
and
functional
aspects
Prunus
tree
genomes
was
limited
mostly
molecular
genetic
mapping
important
traits
development
EST
resources.
With
public
release
peach
genome
others
that
followed,
significant
advances
in
knowledge
underpinnings
ensued.
In
this
review,
we
highlight
key
achievements
genetics
breeding
driven
by
these
sequences.
Within
evolutionary
contexts,
summarize:
(1)
current
status
sequences;
(2)
preliminary
ongoing
work
on
sequence
structure
diversity
genomes;
(3)
analyses
evolution
natural
man-made
selection;
(4)
provide
insight
into
haploblocking
as
a
means
define
genome-scale
patterns
can
be
leveraged
for
trait
selection
pedigree-based
programs
worldwide.
Functionally,
summarize
recent
leverages
sequences
identify
characterize
genes
controlling
22
agronomically
traits.
These
include
phenology,
fruit
quality,
allergens,
disease
resistance,
architecture,
self-incompatibility.
Translationally,
explore
application
sequence-based
marker-assisted
technologies
other
sequence-guided
biotechnological
approaches
crop
improvement.
Finally,
present
publically
available
genomics
data
housed
mainly
Genome
Database
Rosaceae
(GDR)
its
updated
functionalities
future
bioinformatics-based
inquiry.
The Plant Journal,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
101(2), P. 455 - 472
Published: Sept. 17, 2019
Summary
We
sequenced
the
genome
of
highly
heterozygous
almond
Prunus
dulcis
cv.
Texas
combining
short‐
and
long‐read
sequencing.
obtained
a
assembly
totaling
227.6
Mb
estimated
size
238
Mb,
which
91%
is
anchored
to
eight
pseudomolecules
corresponding
its
haploid
chromosome
complement,
annotated
27
969
protein‐coding
genes
6747
non‐coding
transcripts.
By
phylogenomic
comparison
with
genomes
16
additional
close
distant
species
we
that
peach
(
persica
)
diverged
around
5.88
million
years
ago.
These
two
are
syntenic
show
high
degree
sequence
conservation
(20
nucleotide
substitutions
per
kb).
However,
they
also
exhibit
number
presence/absence
variants,
many
attributable
movement
transposable
elements
(TEs).
Transposable
have
generated
an
important
variants
between
peach,
recent
history
TE
seems
markedly
different
them.
may
be
at
origin
phenotypic
differences
both
species,
in
particular
for
sweet
kernel
phenotype,
key
agronomic
domestication
character
almond.
Here
cultivars,
methylated
insertions
surround
gene
involved
biosynthesis
amygdalin,
whose
reduced
expression
has
been
correlated
phenotype.
Altogether,
our
results
suggest
role
TEs
diversification
relative
peach.
PLoS Biology,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. e3000191 - e3000191
Published: April 9, 2019
Given
the
disposability
of
somatic
tissue,
selection
can
favor
a
higher
mutation
rate
in
early
segregating
soma
than
germline,
as
seen
some
animals.
Although
plants
intra-organismic
heterogeneity
is
poorly
resolved,
same
selectionist
logic
predict
lower
shoot
root
and
longer-lived
terminal
tissues
(e.g.,
leaves)
ontogenetically
similar
short-lived
ones
petals),
that
should
be
deterministic
with
no
significant
differences
between
biological
replicates.
To
address
these
expectations,
we
sequenced
754
genomes
from
various
eight
plant
species.
Consistent
model,
accumulation
per
unit
time
apical
meristem
perennials,
which
high
proportion
mutations
shoots
are
themselves
transmissible,
but
not
annuals,
tend
to
transmissible.
Similarly,
number
accumulated
leaves
commonly
within
petal
plant,
there
more
rates
replicate
branches
expected
by
chance.
High
runners
strawberry
is,
argue,
exception
proves
rule,
transmission
patterns
indicate
runner
has
restricted
germline.
However,
also
find
vitro
callus
tissue
(per
time)
wild-grown
comparator,
suggesting
nonadaptive
mutational
"fragility".
As
fragility
does
obviously
explain
why
shoot-root
difference
varies
longevity,
conclude
variation
consistent
theory
mechanistic
null
considered.
Genome biology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Oct. 6, 2020
Abstract
Background
Genome
structural
variations
(SVs)
have
been
associated
with
key
traits
in
a
wide
range
of
agronomically
important
species;
however,
SV
profiles
peach
and
their
functional
impacts
remain
largely
unexplored.
Results
Here,
we
present
an
integrated
map
202,273
SVs
from
336
genomes.
A
substantial
number
selected
during
domestication
improvement,
which
together
affect
2268
genes.
Genome-wide
association
studies
26
agronomic
using
these
identify
candidate
causal
variants.
9-bp
insertion
Prupe.4G186800
,
encodes
NAC
transcription
factor,
is
shown
to
be
early
fruit
maturity,
487-bp
deletion
the
promoter
PpMYB10.1
flesh
color
around
stone.
In
addition,
1.67
Mb
inversion
highly
shape,
gene
adjacent
breakpoint,
PpOFP1
regulates
flat
shape
formation.
Conclusions
The
identified
genes
variants
represent
valuable
resources
for
future
genomic
research
breeding
peach.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: Nov. 10, 2017
Deciphering
the
genetic
control
of
flowering
and
ripening
periods
in
apple
is
essential
for
breeding
cultivars
adapted
to
their
growing
environments.
We
implemented
a
large
Genome-Wide
Association
Study
(GWAS)
at
European
level
using
an
association
panel
1,168
different
genotypes
distributed
over
six
locations
phenotyped
these
phenological
traits.
The
was
genotyped
high-density
SNPs
Axiom®Apple
480
K
SNP
array.
ran
GWAS
with
multi-locus
mixed
model
(MLMM),
which
handles
putatively
confounding
effect
significant
elsewhere
on
genome.
Genomic
regions
were
further
investigated
reveal
candidate
genes
responsible
phenotypic
variation.
At
whole
population
level,
retained
two
as
cofactors
chromosome
9
period,
period
(four
3,
one
10
16)
which,
together
accounted
8.9%
17.2%
variance,
respectively.
For
both
traits,
weak
linkage
disequilibrium
detected
nearby,
thus
suggesting
existence
allelic
heterogeneity.
geographic
origins
relationships
parts
Variation
genotypic
frequency
associated
traits
connected
origin
(grouped
North+East,
West
South
Europe),
indicated
differential
selection
Genes
encoding
transcription
factors
containing
either
NAC
or
MADS
domains
identified
major
candidates
within
small
confidence
intervals
computed
genomic
regions.
A
strong
microsynteny
between
peach
revealed
all
four
interval
This
study
shows
how
genetics
can
unravel
important
horticultural
apple,
well
reduce
by
mapping
approaches.
Our
findings
be
used
improvement
through
marker-assisted
strategies
that
take
advantage
accumulating
additive
effects
Horticulture Research,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: April 5, 2019
In
2010,
a
major
scientific
milestone
was
achieved
for
tree
fruit
crops:
publication
of
the
first
draft
whole
genome
sequence
(WGS)
apple
(Malus
domestica).
This
WGS,
v1.0,
valuable
as
initial
reference
information,
fine
mapping,
gene
discovery,
variant
and
tool
development.
A
new,
high
quality
GDDH13
v1.1,
released
in
2017
now
serves
apple.
Over
past
decade,
these
WGSs
have
had
an
enormous
impact
on
our
understanding
biological
functioning,
trait
physiology
inheritance,
leading
to
practical
applications
improving
this
highly
valued
crop.
Causal
identities
phenotypes
fundamental
interest
can
today
be
discovered
much
more
rapidly.
Genome-wide
polymorphisms
at
genetic
resolution
are
screened
efficiently
over
hundreds
thousands
individuals
with
new
insights
into
relationships
pedigrees.
High-density
maps
constructed
quantitative
loci
traits
readily
associated
positional
candidate
genes
and/or
converted
diagnostic
tests
breeders.
We
understand
species,
geographical,
genomic
origins
domesticated
precisely,
well
its
relationship
wild
relatives.
The
WGS
has
turbo-charged
application
classical
research
steps
crop
improvement
drives
innovative
methods
achieve
durable,
environmentally
sound,
productive,
consumer-desirable
production.
review
includes
examples
basic
breakthroughs
challenges
using
WGSs.
Recommendations
"what's
next"
focus
necessary
upgrades
data
pool,
use
data,
reach
frontiers
genomics-based