Genome assembly of Melilotus officinalis provides a new reference genome for functional genomics
Sweet yellow clover (Melilotus officinalis) is a diploid plant (2n  = 16) that is native to Europe. It is an excellent legume forage. It can both fix nitrogen and serve as a medicine. A genome assembly of Melilotu... (Source: BMC Genetics)
Source: BMC Genetics - April 18, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Aoran Meng, Xinru Li, Zhiguang Li, Fuhong Miao, Lichao Ma, Shuo Li, Wenfei Sun, Jianwei Huang and Guofeng Yang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Unraveling wheat ’s response to salt stress during early growth stages through transcriptomic analysis and co-expression network profiling
Soil salinization is one of the vital factors threatening the world ’s food security. To reveal the biological mechanism of response to salt stress in wheat, this study was conducted to resolve the transcriptio... (Source: BMC Genetics)
Source: BMC Genetics - April 12, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Wei Wang, Sufang Huang, Zhi Wang, Pingping Cao, Meng Luo and Fengzhi Wang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Pungency related gene network in Allium sativum L., response to sulfur treatments
Pungency of garlic (Allium sativum L.) is generated from breakdown of the alk(en)yl cysteine sulphoxide (CSO), alliin and its subsequent breakdown to allicin under the activity of alliinase (All). Based on recent... (Source: BMC Genetics)
Source: BMC Genetics - March 26, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Ali Ammarellou Tags: Research Source Type: research

Chloroplast genome of Calamus tetradactylus revealed rattan phylogeny
Calamus tetradactylus, a species primarily distributed in Vietnam, Laos, and southern China, is highly valued for its utilization as a small-diameter rattan material. While its physical and mechanical properties... (Source: BMC Genetics)
Source: BMC Genetics - March 25, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Haibo Zhang, Peng Liu, Yi Zhang, Huayu Sun, Yue Wang, Zhimin Gao and Xin Liu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Dynamic transcriptome analysis provides molecular insights into underground floral differentiation in Adonis Amurensis Regel & Radde
Understanding flower developmental processes is a prerequisite for improving flowering ‘plants’ production. Adonis amurensis is a fascinating spring ephemeral plant that develops its flower organs underground. Ne... (Source: BMC Genetics)
Source: BMC Genetics - March 21, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Hui Xin, Lifan Zhang, Hongtao Wang and Xingzun Zhu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Genetic variation in bovine LAP3 and SIRT1 genes associated with fertility traits in dairy cattle
The genetic progress of fertility and reproduction traits in dairy cattle has been constrained by the low heritability of these traits. Identifying candidate genes and variants associated with fertility and re... (Source: BMC Genetics)
Source: BMC Genetics - March 18, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Destaw Worku and Archana Verma Tags: Research Source Type: research

Three complete chloroplast genomes from two north American Rhus species and phylogenomics of Anacardiaceae
The suamc genus Rhus (sensu stricto) includes two subgenera, Lobadium (ca. 25 spp.) and Rhus (ca. 10 spp.). Their members, R. glabra and R. typhina (Rosanae: Sapindales: Anacardiaceae), are two economic important... (Source: BMC Genetics)
Source: BMC Genetics - March 15, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Lan Huang, Yujie Xu, Virginia Valc árcel, Sue Lutz, Jun Wen and Zhumei Ren Tags: Research Source Type: research

Genome-wide identification and in silico characterization of major RNAi gene families in date palm (Phoenix dactylifera)
Dates contain various minerals that are essential for good health. The major RNA interference (RNAi) gene families play a vital role in plant growth and development by controlling the expression of protein-cod... (Source: BMC Genetics)
Source: BMC Genetics - March 15, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Darun Naim, Asif Ahsan, Ahmed Imtiaj and Nurul Haque Mollah Tags: Research Source Type: research

Transcriptome analysis reveals regulatory mechanisms of different drought-tolerant Gleditsia sinensis seedlings under drought stress
Gleditsia sinensis is a significant tree species from both ecological and economic perspectives. However, its growth is hampered by temporary droughts during the seedling stage, thereby impeding the development o... (Source: BMC Genetics)
Source: BMC Genetics - March 13, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Fuhua Liu, Yang Zhao, Xiurong Wang, Biao Wang, Feng Xiao and Kequan He Tags: Research Source Type: research

Gene expression of Pocillopora damicornis coral larvae in response to acidification and ocean warming
The endosymbiosis with Symbiodiniaceae is key to the ecological success of reef-building corals. However, climate change is threatening to destabilize this symbiosis on a global scale. Most studies looking int... (Source: BMC Genetics)
Source: BMC Genetics - March 8, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Youfang Sun, Yi Lan, Nils R ädecker, Huaxia Sheng, Guillermo Diaz-Pulido, Pei-Yuan Qian and Hui Huang Tags: Data Note Source Type: research

Genome-wide analysis of plant specific YABBY transcription factor gene family in carrot (Dacus carota) and its comparison with Arabidopsis
YABBY gene family is a plant-specific transcription factor with DNA binding domain involved in various functions i.e. regulation of style, length of flowers, and polarity development of lateral organs in floweri... (Source: BMC Genetics)
Source: BMC Genetics - March 5, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Mujahid Hussain, Muhammad Mubashar Javed, Adnan Sami, Muhammad Shafiq, Qurban Ali, Hafiz Sabah-Ud-Din Mazhar, Javaria Tabassum, Muhammad Arshad Javed, Muhammad Zeeshan Haider, Muhammad Hussain, Irfan Ali Sabir and Daoud Ali Tags: Research Source Type: research

ONT read assembly of the black rhino genome
The black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) is an endangered mammal for which a captive breeding program is part of the conservation effort. Black rhinos in zoo ’s often suffer from chronic infections and heamochromat... (Source: BMC Genetics)
Source: BMC Genetics - March 5, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Ken Kraaijeveld, Koen Bossers, Nikola Petrusevski, Stef Pieterman, Linda G.R. Bruins-van Sonsbeek and Floyd Wittink Tags: Data Note Source Type: research

Draft genome of Brasenia schreberi, a worldwide distributed and endangered aquatic plant
Brasenia is a monotypic genus in the family of Cabombaceae. The only species, B. schreberi, is a macrophyte distributed worldwide. Because it requires good water quality, it is endangered in China and other count... (Source: BMC Genetics)
Source: BMC Genetics - March 4, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Lin-Fang Wu, Wei-Guang Zhu, En-Ping Yu, Hong-Lin Cao and Zheng-Feng Wang Tags: Data Note Source Type: research

De novo genome assembly of a high-protein soybean variety HJ117
Soybean is an important feed and oil crop in the world due to its high protein and oil content. China has a collection of more than 43,000 soybean germplasm resources, which provides a rich genetic diversity f... (Source: BMC Genetics)
Source: BMC Genetics - March 4, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Zhi Liu, Qing Yang, Bingqiang Liu, Chenhui Li, Xiaolei Shi, Yu Wei, Yuefeng Guan, Chunyan Yang, Mengchen Zhang and Long Yan Tags: Data Note Source Type: research

Polyploidization of Indotyphlops braminus: evidence from isoform-sequencing
Indotyphlops braminus, the only known triploid parthenogenetic snake, is a compelling species for revealing the mechanism of polyploid emergence in vertebrates. (Source: BMC Genetics)
Source: BMC Genetics - February 26, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Fei Zhu, Jing Lu, Ke Sun, Cao Deng and Yu Xu Tags: Research Source Type: research