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Plant Genetics and Genomics
Shi ** Chen
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Sequence and epigenetic variations of R2R3-MYB transcription factors determine the diversity of taproot skin and flesh colors in different cultivated types of radish (Raphanus sativus L.)
This study found that three paralogous R2R3-MYB transcription factors exhibit functional divergence among different subspecies and cultivated types in radish.
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Open AccessGenomic insight into the origin, domestication, dispersal, diversification and human selection of Tartary buckwheat
Tartary buckwheat, Fagopyrum tataricum, is a pseudocereal crop with worldwide distribution and high nutritional value. However, the origin and domestication history of this crop remain to be elucidated.
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Development of SNP marker panels for genoty** by target sequencing (GBTS) and its application in soybean
A high-throughput genoty** platform with customized flexibility, high genoty** accuracy, and low cost is critical for marker-assisted selection and genetic map** in soybean. Three assay panels were selec...
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Open AccessThe genome of a vestimentiferan tubeworm (Ridgeia piscesae) provides insights into its adaptation to a deep-sea environment
Vestimentifera (Polychaeta, Siboglinidae) is a taxon of deep-sea worm-like animals living in deep-sea hydrothermal vents, cold seeps, and organic falls. The morphology and lifespan of Ridgeia piscesae, which is t...
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Genome-wide association study of agronomic traits related to nitrogen use efficiency in wheat
GWAS identified 347 QTLs associated with eight traits related to nitrogen use efficiency in a 389-count wheat panel. Four novel candidate transcription factor genes were verified using qRT-PCR.
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Open AccessIntegrated analysis of microRNAs, circular RNAs, long non-coding RNAs, and mRNAs revealed competing endogenous RNA networks involved in brown adipose tissue whitening in rabbits
The brown adipose tissue (BAT) is a target for treating obesity. BAT losses thermogenic capacity and gains a “white adipose tissue-like” phenotype (“BAT whitening”) under thermoneutral environments, which is a...
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Open AccessComparative transcriptional analysis and identification of hub genes associated with wing differentiation of male in Aphis gossypii
Aphis gossypii Glover (Hemiptera: Aphididae), a worldwide polyphagous phloem-feeding agricultural pest, has three wing morphs (winged parthenogenetic female, gynopara, and male) in the life cycle. The exclusive m...
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Open AccessIdentifying pleiotropic variants and candidate genes for fertility and reproduction traits in Holstein cattle via association studies based on imputed whole-genome sequence genotypes
Genetic progress for fertility and reproduction traits in dairy cattle has been limited due to the low heritability of most indicator traits. Moreover, most of the quantitative trait loci (QTL) and candidate g...
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Open AccessIdentification of ARF family in blueberry and its potential involvement of fruit development and pH stress response
Auxin responsive factor (ARF) family is one of core components in auxin signalling pathway, which governs diverse developmental processes and stress responses. Blueberry is an economically important berry-bear...
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Open AccessThe relationship between polymorphism of insulin-like growth factor I gene and susceptibility to type 2 diabetes in Uygur population, **njiang, China
Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) susceptibility varies among different populations and is affected by gene single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP). Insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 gene, which has many SNP loci, is involved...
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Open AccessQTL identification, fine map**, and marker development for breeding peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) resistant to bacterial wilt
A major QTL, qBWA12, was fine mapped to a 216.68 kb physical region, and A12.4097252 was identified as a useful KASP marker for breeding peanut varieties resistant to bacterial wilt.
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Fine-map** and identification of a candidate gene controlling seed coat color in melon (Cucumis melo L. var. chinensis Pangalo)
MELO3C019554 encoding a homeobox protein (PHD transcription factor) is a candidate gene that involved in the formation of seed coat color in melon.
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Identification and fine map** of qPBR10-1, a novel locus controlling panicle blast resistance in Pigm-containing P/TGMS line
Rice blast is one of the most widespread and devastating diseases in rice production. Tremendous success has been achieved in the identification and characterization of genes and quantitative trait loci (QTLs)...
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Open AccessGenome-wide identification and expression profile analysis of trihelix transcription factor family genes in response to abiotic stress in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]
Transcription factors, including trihelix transcription factors, play vital roles in various growth and developmental processes and in abiotic stress responses in plants. The trihelix gene has been systematically...
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Open AccessCorrection to: Genome-wide development of insertiondeletion (InDel) markers for Cannabis and its uses in genetic structure analysis of Chinese germplasm and sex-linked marker identification
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Open AccessGenome-wide development of insertion-deletion (InDel) markers for Cannabis and its uses in genetic structure analysis of Chinese germplasm and sex-linked marker identification
Cannabis sativa L., a dioecious plant derived from China, demonstrates important medicinal properties and economic value worldwide. Cannabis properties have been usually harnessed depending on the sex of the plan...
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Natural variation of the Dt2 promoter controls plant height and node number in semi-determinant soybean
Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) is an important legume crop worldwide. Plant height (PH) is a quantitative trait that is closely related to node number (NN) and internode length (IL) on the main stem, which to...
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Genomewide comparative analysis of codon usage bias in three sequenced Jatropha curcas
Jatropha curcas has recently emerged as an important bioenergy plant which is an ideal alternative for fossil fuels. It is particularly significant to analyse the codon usage bias (CUB) and further evaluate the i...
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Open AccessA reappraisal of the phylogenetic placement of the Aquilegia whole-genome duplication
The accurate placement of an ancient whole-genome duplication (WGD) in relation to the lineage divergence is important. Here, we re-investigated the Aquilegia coerulea WGD and found it is more likely lineage-spec...
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Evaluation of cowpea for drought tolerance at seedling stage
Cowpea is a health-promoting diploid legume species [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp., 2n = 2x = 22]. The annual cowpea production is 5.4 million tons of dry seed globally. Despite the fact that cowpea is one of the ...
