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View article: Early drought stress triggers contrasting trait responses in spring barley
Early drought stress triggers contrasting trait responses in spring barley Open
View article: High-quality haplotype-resolved genome assembly and annotation of <i>Malus baccata</i> ‘Jackii’
High-quality haplotype-resolved genome assembly and annotation of <i>Malus baccata</i> ‘Jackii’ Open
Malus baccata ‘Jackii’ has been observed to exhibit multiple disease resistances, thus rendering it a promising source for breeding new disease-resistant apple cultivars. Here, we present the first haplotype-resolved genome assembly and an…
View article: Identification of a hydroxycinnamoyl‐<scp>CoA</scp> double bond reductase (<scp>HDR</scp>) affirms multiple pathways for dihydrochalcone formation in apple
Identification of a hydroxycinnamoyl‐<span>CoA</span> double bond reductase (<span>HDR</span>) affirms multiple pathways for dihydrochalcone formation in apple Open
Summary Dihydrochalcones are secondary metabolites with manifold dietary and pharmaceutical properties, but with a yet unclear function in plants. The abundance of dihydrochalcones, particularly phloridzin, makes Malus ssp. unique in the p…
View article: Differentiation of European yellow rust subraces within the ‘Warrior(-)’ genetic group
Differentiation of European yellow rust subraces within the ‘Warrior(-)’ genetic group Open
Wheat yellow rust is one of the most destructive and rapidly evolving wheat diseases worldwide, particularly in Europe. In 2011, the previously clonal European yellow rust races were replaced by a presumably sexually derived population, ch…
View article: Tracing back the history of pepper (Capsicum spp.) in the Iberian Peninsula
Tracing back the history of pepper (Capsicum spp.) in the Iberian Peninsula Open
View article: Triticum araraticum subsp. hammeri subsp. nov.
Triticum araraticum subsp. hammeri subsp. nov. Open
Triticum araraticum Jakubz., one of the two wild tetraploid wheat species (2n = 4x = 28), was divided into two subspecies by Dorofeev et al. (1979), namely, T. araraticum subsp. kurdistanicum Dorof. et Migusch. and subsp. araraticum. Recen…
View article: Genome sequence of a European Diplocarpon coronariae strain and in silico structure of the mating-type locus
Genome sequence of a European Diplocarpon coronariae strain and in silico structure of the mating-type locus Open
Diplocarpon coronariae is a fungal pathogen that is prevalent in low-input apple production. Over the past 15 years, it has become increasingly distributed in Europe. However, comprehensive insights into its biology and pathogenicity remai…
View article: Haplotype determination of the Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus by Nanopore sequencing and linkage of single nucleotide variants
Haplotype determination of the Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus by Nanopore sequencing and linkage of single nucleotide variants Open
Naturally occurring isolates of baculoviruses, such as the Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV), usually consist of numerous genetically different haplotypes. Deciphering the different haplotypes of such isolates is hampered by the lar…
View article: Advancing pathogen surveillance by nanopore sequencing and genotype characterization of Acheta domesticus densovirus in mass-reared house crickets
Advancing pathogen surveillance by nanopore sequencing and genotype characterization of Acheta domesticus densovirus in mass-reared house crickets Open
Rapid and reliable detection of pathogens is crucial to complement the growing industry of mass-reared insects, in order to safeguard the insect colonies from outbreak of diseases, which may cause significant economic loss. Current diagnos…
View article: The crane fly glycosylated triketide δ‐lactone cornicinine elicits akinete differentiation of the cyanobiont in aquatic <i>Azolla</i> fern symbioses
The crane fly glycosylated triketide δ‐lactone cornicinine elicits akinete differentiation of the cyanobiont in aquatic <i>Azolla</i> fern symbioses Open
The restriction of plant‐symbiont dinitrogen fixation by an insect semiochemical had not been previously described. Here we report on a glycosylated triketide δ‐lactone from Nephrotoma cornicina crane flies, cornicinine, that causes chloro…
View article: Tracing Back the History of Pepper (Capsicum Spp.) in the Iberian Peninsula
Tracing Back the History of Pepper (Capsicum Spp.) in the Iberian Peninsula Open
View article: The structure of the tetraploid sour cherry ‘Schattenmorelle’ (Prunus cerasus L.) genome reveals insights into its segmental allopolyploid nature
The structure of the tetraploid sour cherry ‘Schattenmorelle’ (Prunus cerasus L.) genome reveals insights into its segmental allopolyploid nature Open
Sour cherry ( Prunus cerasus L.) is an important allotetraploid cherry species that evolved in the Caspian Sea and Black Sea regions from a hybridization of the tetraploid ground cherry ( Prunus fruticosa Pall.) and an unreduced pollen of …
View article: Finding needles in a haystack: identification of inter-specific introgressions in wheat genebank collections using low-coverage sequencing data
Finding needles in a haystack: identification of inter-specific introgressions in wheat genebank collections using low-coverage sequencing data Open
Recently, entire genebank collections of wheat have been extensively characterized with sequencing data. We have identified introgressions using these genotyping-by-sequencing and whole-genome sequencing data. On the basis of our results, …
View article: The structure of the tetraploid sour cherry ‘Schattenmorelle’ (<i>Prunus cerasus</i>L.) genome reveals insights into its segmental allopolyploid nature
The structure of the tetraploid sour cherry ‘Schattenmorelle’ (<i>Prunus cerasus</i>L.) genome reveals insights into its segmental allopolyploid nature Open
Sour cherry ( Prunus cerasus L.) is an economically important allotetraploid cherry species believed to have evolved in the Caspian Sea and Black Sea regions. How, when and where exactly the evolution of this species took place is unclear.…
View article: The Australasian dingo archetype:<i>De novo</i>chromosome-length genome assembly, DNA methylome, and cranial morphology
The Australasian dingo archetype:<i>De novo</i>chromosome-length genome assembly, DNA methylome, and cranial morphology Open
Background One difficulty in testing the hypothesis that the Australasian dingo is a functional intermediate between wild wolves and domesticated breed dogs is that there is no reference specimen. Here we link a high-quality de novo long r…
View article: The Australasian dingo archetype: <i>de novo</i> chromosome-length genome assembly, DNA methylome, and cranial morphology
The Australasian dingo archetype: <i>de novo</i> chromosome-length genome assembly, DNA methylome, and cranial morphology Open
Background One difficulty in testing the hypothesis that the Australasian dingo is a functional intermediate between wild wolves and domesticated breed dogs is that there is no reference specimen. Here we link a high-quality de novo long-r…
View article: Genome-wide identification of putative disease resistance genes (R genes) in carrot (<i>Daucus carota</i>subsp.<i>sativus</i>) by homology-based gene prediction
Genome-wide identification of putative disease resistance genes (R genes) in carrot (<i>Daucus carota</i>subsp.<i>sativus</i>) by homology-based gene prediction Open
The cultivated carrot ( Daucus carota ssp. sativus ) is one of the most important root vegetable crops grown worldwide. Carrots are highly susceptible to several pests and diseases, and disease resistance is currently among the main breedi…
View article: Insights into breeding history, hotspot regions of selection, and untapped allelic diversity for bread wheat breeding
Insights into breeding history, hotspot regions of selection, and untapped allelic diversity for bread wheat breeding Open
SUMMARY Breeding has increasingly altered the genetics of crop plants since the domestication of their wild progenitors. It is postulated that the genetic diversity of elite wheat breeding pools is too narrow to cope with future challenges…
View article: On the search for the vernalization locus in caraway (Carum carvi) using genotyping by sequencing data
On the search for the vernalization locus in caraway (Carum carvi) using genotyping by sequencing data Open
Caraway (Carum carvi) can be divided into biennial and annual flowering types. Biennials require a cold stimulus for initiation of flowering, whereas annuals lack any vernalization requirement. Cultivation of annuals is considered advantag…
View article: Comparative genomics reveals low levels of inter- and intraspecies diversity in the causal agents of dwarf and common bunt of wheat and hint at conspecificity of Tilletia caries and T. laevis
Comparative genomics reveals low levels of inter- and intraspecies diversity in the causal agents of dwarf and common bunt of wheat and hint at conspecificity of Tilletia caries and T. laevis Open
Tilletia caries and T. laevis , which are the causal agents of common bunt, as well as T. controversa, which causes dwarf bunt of wheat, threaten especially organic wheat farming. The three closely related fungal species differ in their te…
View article: The Australian dingo is an early offshoot of modern breed dogs
The Australian dingo is an early offshoot of modern breed dogs Open
Dogs are uniquely associated with human dispersal and bring transformational insight into the domestication process. Dingoes represent an intriguing case within canine evolution being geographically isolated for thousands of years. Here, w…
View article: Genome wide association study of frost tolerance in wheat
Genome wide association study of frost tolerance in wheat Open
View article: Transfer of the Dominant Virus Resistance Gene AV-1pro From Asparagus prostratus to Chromosome 2 of Garden Asparagus A. officinalis L.
Transfer of the Dominant Virus Resistance Gene AV-1pro From Asparagus prostratus to Chromosome 2 of Garden Asparagus A. officinalis L. Open
An introgression breeding programme was carried out to transfer the virus resistance gene AV-1 pro from the wild species Asparagus prostratus to the garden asparagus Asparagus officinalis . Serious crossing barriers caused by genetic dista…
View article: Detecting major introgressions in wheat and their putative origins using coverage analysis
Detecting major introgressions in wheat and their putative origins using coverage analysis Open
View article: Genome Wide Association Study of Frost Tolerance in Wheat
Genome Wide Association Study of Frost Tolerance in Wheat Open
Winter wheat growing areas in the Northern hemisphere are regularly exposed to heavy frost. Due to the negative impact on yield, the identification of genetic factors controlling frost tolerance (FroT) and development of tools for breeding…
View article: The draft chromosome-level genome assembly of tetraploid ground cherry (Prunus fruticosa Pall.) from long reads
The draft chromosome-level genome assembly of tetraploid ground cherry (Prunus fruticosa Pall.) from long reads Open
Cherries are stone fruits and belong to the economically important plant family of Rosaceae with worldwide cultivation of different species. The ground cherry, Prunus fruticosa Pall., is an ancestor of cultivated sour cherry, an important …
View article: Detecting Major Introgressions in Wheat and their Putative Origins Using Coverage Analysis
Detecting Major Introgressions in Wheat and their Putative Origins Using Coverage Analysis Open
Introgressions from crop wild relatives (CWRs) have been used to introduce beneficial traits into cultivated plants. Introgressions have traditionally been detected using cytological methods. Recently, single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)-…
View article: No Evidence of Unexpected Transgenic Insertions in T1190 – A Transgenic Apple Used in Rapid Cycle Breeding – Following Whole Genome Sequencing
No Evidence of Unexpected Transgenic Insertions in T1190 – A Transgenic Apple Used in Rapid Cycle Breeding – Following Whole Genome Sequencing Open
Rapid cycle breeding uses transgenic early flowering plants as crossbreed parents to facilitate the shortening of breeding programs for perennial crops with long-lasting juvenility. Rapid cycle breeding in apple was established using the t…
View article: Transposable elements and introgression introduce genetic variation in the invasive ant <i>Cardiocondyla obscurior</i>
Transposable elements and introgression introduce genetic variation in the invasive ant <i>Cardiocondyla obscurior</i> Open
Introduced populations of invasive organisms have to cope with novel environmental challenges, while having reduced genetic variation caused by founder effects. The mechanisms associated with this “genetic paradox of invasive species” has …
View article: The draft chromosome-level genome assembly of tetraploid ground cherry (<i>Prunus fruticosa</i> Pall.) from long reads
The draft chromosome-level genome assembly of tetraploid ground cherry (<i>Prunus fruticosa</i> Pall.) from long reads Open
Background Cherries are stone fruits and belong to the economically important plant family of Rosaceae with worldwide cultivation of different species. The ground cherry, Prunus fruticosa Pall. is one ancestor of cultivated sour cherry, an…