The Plant Journal,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
116(4), С. 1003 - 1017
Опубликована: Сен. 7, 2023
Populus
species
play
a
foundational
role
in
diverse
ecosystems
and
are
important
renewable
feedstocks
for
bioenergy
bioproducts.
Hybrid
aspen
tremula
×
P.
alba
INRA
717-1B4
is
widely
used
transformation
model
tree
functional
genomics
biotechnology
research.
As
an
outcrossing
interspecific
hybrid,
its
genome
riddled
with
sequence
polymorphisms
which
present
challenge
sequence-sensitive
analyses.
Here
we
report
telomere-to-telomere
this
hybrid
two
chromosome-scale,
haplotype-resolved
assemblies.
We
performed
comprehensive
analysis
of
the
repetitive
landscape
identified
both
tandem
repeat
array-based
array-less
centromeres.
Unexpectedly,
most
abundant
satellite
repeats
haplotypes
lie
outside
centromeres,
consist
147
bp
monomer
PtaM147,
frequently
span
>1
megabases,
form
heterochromatic
knobs.
PtaM147
detected
exclusively
aspens
(section
Populus)
but
PtaM147-like
sequences
occur
LTR-retrotransposons
closely
related
species,
suggesting
their
origin
from
retrotransposons.
The
genomic
resource
generated
genotype
has
greatly
improved
design
editing
experiments
that
highly
sensitive
to
polymorphisms.
work
should
motivate
future
hypothesis-driven
research
probe
into
function
aspen-specific
DNA.
Current Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(16), С. 3763 - 3777.e5
Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2024
Seedlessness
is
a
crucial
quality
trait
in
table
grape
(Vitis
vinifera
L.)
breeding.
However,
the
development
of
seeds
involved
intricate
regulations,
and
polygenic
basis
seed
abortion
remains
unclear.
Here,
we
combine
comparative
genomics,
population
genetics,
quantitative
integrative
genomics
to
unravel
evolution
seedlessness
grapes.
We
generated
haplotype-resolved
genomes
for
two
seedless
cultivars,
"Thompson
Seedless"
(TS,
syn.
"Sultania")
"Black
Monukka"
(BM).
Comparative
identified
∼4.25
Mb
hemizygous
inversion
on
Chr10
specific
with
seedless-associated
genes
VvTT16
VvSUS2
located
at
breakpoints.
Population
genomic
analyses
548
grapevine
accessions
revealed
distinct
clusters
identity-by-descent
(IBD)
results
indicated
that
origin
could
be
traced
back
"Sultania."
Introgression,
rather
than
convergent
selection,
shaped
evolutionary
history
improvement.
Genome-wide
association
study
(GWAS)
analysis
110
loci
(QTLs)
associated
634
candidate
genes,
including
previously
unidentified
such
as
three
11S
GLOBULIN
SEED
STORAGE
PROTEIN
CYTOCHROME
P450
well-known
like
VviAGL11.
Integrative
resulted
339
core
categorized
into
13
functional
categories
related
development.
Machine
learning-based
selection
achieved
remarkable
prediction
accuracy
97%
grapevines.
Our
findings
highlight
nature
provide
molecular
genetics
an
effective
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 5, 2025
Abstract
Aligning
genomes
into
common
coordinates
is
central
to
pangenome
analysis
and
construction,
but
it
also
computationally
expensive.
Multi-sequence
maximal
unique
matches
(multi-MUMs)
are
guideposts
for
core
genome
alignments,
helping
frame
solve
the
multiple
alignment
problem.
We
introduce
Mumemto,
a
tool
that
computes
multi-MUMs
other
match
types
across
large
pangenomes.
Mumemto
allows
visualization
of
synteny,
reveals
aberrant
assemblies
scaffolds,
highlights
conservation
structural
variation.
320
human
(960GB)
in
25.7
hours
with
under
800
GB
memory,
over
hundreds
fungal
minutes.
implemented
C++
Python
available
open-source
at
https://github.com/vikshiv/mumemto
.
Abstract
Background
In
this
study,
we
present
an
in-depth
analysis
of
the
Eurasian
minnow
(Phoxinus
phoxinus)
genome,
highlighting
its
genetic
diversity,
structural
variations,
and
evolutionary
adaptations.
We
generated
annotated
haplotype-phased,
chromosome-level
genome
assembly
(2n
=
50)
by
integrating
high-fidelity
(HiFi)
long
reads
chromosome
conformation
capture
data
(Hi-C).
Results
achieved
a
haploid
size
940
megabase
pairs
(Mbp)
for
haplome
1
929
Mbp
2
with
high
scaffold
N50
values
36.4
Mb
36.6
BUSCO
scores
96.9%
97.2%,
respectively,
indicating
highly
complete
assembly.
detected
notable
heterozygosity
(1.43%)
repeat
content
(approximately
54%),
primarily
consisting
DNA
transposons,
which
contribute
to
rearrangements
variations.
found
substantial
variations
within
including
insertions,
deletions,
inversions,
translocations.
These
affect
genes
enriched
in
functions
such
as
dephosphorylation,
developmental
pigmentation,
phagocytosis,
immunity,
stress
response.
annotation
protein-coding
genes,
30,980
messenger
RNAs
23,497
were
identified
completeness
score,
further
underpins
contiguity
our
assemblies.
performed
gene
family
evolution
comparing
proteome
10
other
teleost
species,
immune
system
families
that
prioritize
histone-based
disease
prevention
over
NB-LRR-related-based
responses.
Additionally,
demographic
indicates
historical
fluctuations
effective
population
P.
phoxinus,
likely
correlating
past
climatic
changes.
Conclusions
This
annotated,
phased
reference
provides
crucial
resource
resolving
taxonomic
complexity
genus
Phoxinus
highlights
importance
haplotype-phased
assemblies
understanding
haplotype
diversity
species
characterized
heterozygosity.
Research Square (Research Square),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2025
Abstract
Transposable
elements
(TEs)
play
pivotal
roles
in
genome
evolution,
yet
their
impact
on
pericentromeric
regions
of
chromosomes,
characterized
by
high
sequence
turnover
and
TE
abundance,
remains
largely
unclear.
This
gap
knowledge
limits
our
understanding
TEs
biology
role
within
host
genomes.
In
this
study,
we
address
analysing
chromosome-scale
assemblies
to
explore
the
content
dynamics
four
closely
related
Biscutella
species.
Although
they
share
substantial
synteny,
observe
significant
variability
non-coding
genome,
especially
species
affected
strongest
genetic
drift
due
smallest
population
size.
By
comparing
from
CRM
clade,
which
specifically
target
centromeric
regions,
with
those
Athila
identify
specialized
CRMs
that
follow
centromeres
after
recent
repositioning,
alongside
an
invasion
copies
exhibit
less
insertion
bias.
Additionally,
find
migration
towards
distal
nucleolus
organizer
correlates
increased
DNA
methylation
decreased
gene
expression.
These
results
highlight
how
rapid
evolution
driven
bursts
activity
can
significantly
functionality
stability.
Our
findings
offer
new
insights
into
evolutionary
mechanisms
shaping
organization
underscore
broader
implications
for
adaptation.
Summary
White
oak
(
Quercus
alba
)
is
an
abundant
forest
tree
species
across
eastern
North
America
that
ecologically,
culturally,
and
economically
important.
We
report
the
first
haplotype‐resolved
chromosome‐scale
genome
assembly
of
Q.
conduct
comparative
analyses
structure
gene
content
against
other
published
Fagaceae
genomes.
investigate
genetic
diversity
this
widespread
phylogenetic
relationships
among
oaks
using
whole
data.
Despite
strongly
conserved
chromosome
synteny
size
,
certain
families
have
undergone
rapid
changes
in
size,
including
defense
genes.
Unbiased
annotation
resistance
(R)
genes
revealed
overall
number
R
similar
–
as
are
chromosomal
locations
clusters
but,
within
more
labile.
found
has
high
diversity,
much
which
predates
its
divergence
from
likely
impacts
time
estimations.
Our
results
highlight
discordance
genus.
The
white
represents
a
major
new
resource
for
studying
evolution
.
Additionally,
we
show
unbiased
key
to
accurately
assessing
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
122(10)
Опубликована: Март 3, 2025
Adaptation
is
a
critical
determinant
of
the
diversification,
persistence,
and
geographic
range
limits
species.
Yet
genetic
basis
adaptation
often
unknown
potentially
underpinned
by
wide
mutational
types-from
single
nucleotide
changes
to
large-scale
alterations
chromosome
structure.
Copy
number
variation
(CNV)
thought
be
an
important
source
adaptive
variation,
as
indicated
decades
candidate
gene
studies
that
point
CNVs
underlying
rapid
strong
selective
pressures.
Nevertheless,
population-genomic
face
unique
logistical
challenges
not
encountered
other
forms
variation.
Consequently,
few
have
systematically
investigated
contributions
at
genome-wide
scale.
We
present
analysis
CNV
contributing
invasive
weed,
Ambrosia
artemisiifolia.
show
clear
signatures
parallel
local
between
North
American
(native)
European
(invaded)
ranges,
implying
widespread
reuse
during
shared
heterogeneous
patterns
selection.
used
principal
component
(PCA)
genotype
regions
in
whole-genome
sequences
samples
collected
over
last
two
centuries.
identified
16
large
up
11.85
megabases
length,
eight
which
signals
evolutionary
change,
with
pronounced
frequency
shifts
historic
modern
populations.
Our
results
provide
compelling
evidence
underlies
contemporary
timescales
natural
G3 Genes Genomes Genetics,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(3)
Опубликована: Янв. 11, 2023
We
used
long-read
DNA
sequencing
to
assemble
the
genome
of
a
Southern
Han
Chinese
male.
organized
sequence
into
chromosomes
and
filled
in
gaps
using
recently
completed
T2T-CHM13
as
guide,
yielding
gap-free
genome,
Han1,
containing
3,099,707,698
bases.
Using
annotation
reference,
we
mapped
all
genes
onto
Han1
identified
additional
gene
copies,
generating
total
60,708
putative
genes,
which
20,003
are
protein-coding.
A
comprehensive
comparison
between
revealed
that
235
protein-coding
were
substantially
different
individuals,
with
frameshifts
or
truncations
affecting
sequence.
Most
these
heterozygous
variants
one
copy
was
unaffected.
This
represents
first
gene-level
two
finished,
annotated
individual
human
genomes.
Abstract
Potato
is
one
of
the
world’s
major
staple
crops,
and
like
many
important
crop
plants,
it
has
a
polyploid
genome.
Polyploid
haplotype
assembly
poses
computational
challenge.
We
introduce
novel
strategy
for
genomes
present
an
autotetraploid
potato
cultivar
Altus.
Our
method
uses
low-depth
sequencing
data
from
offspring
population
to
achieve
chromosomal
clustering
phasing
on
graph.
approach
generates
high-quality
assemblies
individual
chromosomes
with
haplotype-specific
sequence
resolution
whole
chromosome
arms
can
be
applied
in
common
breeding
scenarios
where
collections
are
available.