The rapid advance of pangenome research has enabled comparative genomics to provide critical insights into the molecular basis of gene evolution,species divergence,and phenotypic variation by identifying syntenic rela...The rapid advance of pangenome research has enabled comparative genomics to provide critical insights into the molecular basis of gene evolution,species divergence,and phenotypic variation by identifying syntenic relationships among multiple genomes(Wei et al.,2024;Xie et al.,2024;Qian et al.,2025).Analyses of synteny and structural variations across different varieties or species have become a major research focus in recent years,driven by advances in pangenome construction strategies and the rapid growth of high‑quality genome assemblies(Yim et al.,2022;Sun et al.,2025).展开更多
Durian(Durio zibethinus L.)is a tropical fruit of substantial nutritional and economic value from the family Malvaceae.Several genome assemblies for durian have been reported previously,but these assemblies contain ga...Durian(Durio zibethinus L.)is a tropical fruit of substantial nutritional and economic value from the family Malvaceae.Several genome assemblies for durian have been reported previously,but these assemblies contain gaps that have restricted their completeness and hindered their practical utility for downstream research.Here,we present the first gap-free genome assembly of Durio zibethinus cv.Chuongbo by integrating PacBio HiFi,Oxford Nanopore,and Hi-C sequencing data.The assembled genome is 824.78 Mb across 28 chromosomes,with a scaffold N50 of 30.88 Mb and 44,024 protein-coding genes.Comparative genomic analyses dated the divergence between D.zibethinus cv.Chuongbo and Herrania umbratica to 35 million years ago,and between two durian cultivars to 2 million years ago.D.zibethinus cv.Chuongbo exhibits substantial gene family expansion and a high abundance of species-specific genes,reflecting key genomic innovations underlying its unique biological traits.Additionally,comparative analysis of the TERT gene family across 27 Malvaceae species uncovered strong evolutionary constraints that maintain a predominant single-copy configuration,with two copies identified in several Gossypium taxa.This high-quality,gap-free genome provides a foundational resource for elucidating genome architecture,gene evolution,and the molecular basis of unique traits in durian and related Malvaceae species.展开更多
The genus Malus,a cornerstone of global temperate fruit production,has experienced a complex reticulate evolutionary history that complicates organellar genome dynamics and germplasm utilization.To elucidate the genom...The genus Malus,a cornerstone of global temperate fruit production,has experienced a complex reticulate evolutionary history that complicates organellar genome dynamics and germplasm utilization.To elucidate the genomic plasticity shaped by evolutionary processes and domestication,we assembled and analyzed mitochondrial genomes from 17 Malus species.Although these mitogenomes exhibit high sequence conservation,their diversity arises from large-scale structural variations,including recombination-mediated rearrangements,lineage-specific inversions,and rep eat-driven deletions.展开更多
Asteraceae,the largest family of flowering plants,comprises more than 26,000 species worldwide,many of which serve as crops,medicinal herbs,and ornamentals.While substantial genomic resources are available for nuclear...Asteraceae,the largest family of flowering plants,comprises more than 26,000 species worldwide,many of which serve as crops,medicinal herbs,and ornamentals.While substantial genomic resources are available for nuclear and chloroplast genomes,mitochondrial genomes(mitogenomes)in this family remain poorly explored,limiting an integrated understanding of its genomic evolution.Here,we assembled 38 complete mitogenomes representing 12 subfamilies and 22 tribes.Our analyses revealed substantial size variation,with notably larger mitogenomes in early-diverging lineages.We also observed extensive structural rearrangements across subfamilies and tribes.Although the gene content is largely conserved,we identified notable mutations,horizontal gene transfer events,and losses of RNA editing sites.We reconstructed a comprehensive mitochondrial phylogeny of Asteraceae,which revealed both congruent and conflicting relationships with phylogenies based on plastid and nuclear markers.Furthermore,our fragment analysis of total mitochondrial DNA demonstrated that the differential retention of ancestral sequences significantly influences mitogenome size variation in Asteraceae.This study provides a systematic mitogenomic resource,offering novel insights into the evolutionary dynamics of this major plant family.展开更多
The genus Magnolia belongs to Magnoliaceae,an early diverging lineage of the Magnoliales,and is cultivated globally for its high ornamental and commercial values.As a large genus in the family Magnoliaceae,Magnolia sp...The genus Magnolia belongs to Magnoliaceae,an early diverging lineage of the Magnoliales,and is cultivated globally for its high ornamental and commercial values.As a large genus in the family Magnoliaceae,Magnolia species are regarded as highly valuable in phylogenetic and conservation biological studies.However,the whole genome data of Magnolia is still relatively insufficient.Here,we present a high-quality,chromosome-level genome sequence of Magnolia sinostellata(1.86 Gb)with a scaffold N50 of 85.33 Mb.The 19 M.sinostellata genome chromosomes revealed 11 main duplications representing the subgenome.Comparative genomics analysis revealed that the variance in the number of abiotic stress resistance genes among Magnoliid species are related to different environmental adaptations.Most of the genes related to MAPK signaling and stress resistance pathways in the investigated M.sinostellata species are expanded,compared to the other species.Furthermore,the comparative genomics analysis of three Magnolia assemblies,M.sinostellata,Magnolia biondii,and Magnolia sieboldii revealed that large inversions were enriched in terpenoid metabolic pathways,stress resistance and flavonoid biosynthesis,and DNA replication proteins.Using transcriptome sequencing data,we analyzed the expression levels of genes related to terpenoid biosynthesis(terpene synthase)and ICE-CBF-COR gene models related to cold tolerance in various tissues and the buds under different temperature conditions.The high-quality assembly of M.sinostellata and the ICE-CBF-COR bioinformatic analysis cascade provide valuable resources for studying the phylogeny and evolution of Magnoliaceae and angiosperms,while the candidate genes will provide foundational support for molecular breeding in Magnolia species.展开更多
Subtilases(SBTs)play important roles in plant development and resistance to environmental stresses.However,a systematic pan-genome characterization and functional analysis of the SBT family in polyploid crops had not ...Subtilases(SBTs)play important roles in plant development and resistance to environmental stresses.However,a systematic pan-genome characterization and functional analysis of the SBT family in polyploid crops had not been performed.In this study,we performed a pan-genome analysis of 17 rapeseed genomes and identified 1844 SBT family members,which were divided into 82 orthologous gene groups(OGGs)and classified into six subfamilies.Analysis of gene duplication analysis and gene expression patterns reveled that SBT subfamily 1A contains many core OGGs.The expression levels of the subfamily 1 OGG member Bna SBT.CR04 increased under salt-stress treatment.展开更多
Aquatic angiosperms represent an important but underexplored lineage for understanding genome evolution,particularly in species with exceptionally large genomes.Here,we present a chromosome-scale genome assembly of th...Aquatic angiosperms represent an important but underexplored lineage for understanding genome evolution,particularly in species with exceptionally large genomes.Here,we present a chromosome-scale genome assembly of the endangered aquatic monocot Ottelia songmingensis(~10.8 Gb),providing a valuable genomic resource for studying genome gigantism and conservation.Using ONT and Hi-C technologies,we anchored 87.7%of the assembly to 11 pseudochromosomes and predicted 35362 protein-coding genes.Comparative genomics revealed two whole-genome duplication events,including a more recent duplication and an ancestral triplication shared within Alismatidae.Repetitive elements constitute 94.3%of the genome,with long terminal repeat retrotransposons alone accounting for over 90%.A recent burst of LTR activity(~6 Mya)combined with a low solo-to-intact ratio(0.61)suggests inefficient transposon removal as a driver of genome expansion.Whole-genome bisulfite sequencing showed globally high DNA methylation levels(CG~85%,CHG~78%),particularly enriched in transposable element-rich regions,highlighting the role of epigenetic regulation in stabilizing large genomes.Population resequencing further indicated extremely low nucleotide diversity(π=5.31×10⁻⁴)and a long-term decline in effective population size since the Middle Pleistocene.Together,these resources provide a genomic foundation for exploring the evolutionary forces underlying genome gigantism and for guiding conservation genomics in endangered aquatic plants.展开更多
The advantages of genome selection(GS) in animal and plant breeding are self-evident.Traditional parametric models have disadvantage in better fit the increasingly large sequencing data and capture complex effects acc...The advantages of genome selection(GS) in animal and plant breeding are self-evident.Traditional parametric models have disadvantage in better fit the increasingly large sequencing data and capture complex effects accurately.Machine learning models have demonstrated remarkable potential in addressing these challenges.In this study,we introduced the concept of mixed kernel functions to explore the performance of support vector machine regression(SVR) in GS.Six single kernel functions(SVR_L,SVR_C,SVR_G,SVR_P,SVR_S,SVR_L) and four mixed kernel functions(SVR_GS,SVR_GP,SVR_LS,SVR_LP) were used to predict genome breeding values.The prediction accuracy,mean squared error(MSE) and mean absolute error(MAE) were used as evaluation indicators to compare with two traditional parametric models(GBLUP,BayesB) and two popular machine learning models(RF,KcRR).The results indicate that in most cases,the performance of the mixed kernel function model significantly outperforms that of GBLUP,BayesB and single kernel function.For instance,for T1 in the pig dataset,the predictive accuracy of SVR_GS is improved by 10% compared to GBLUP,and by approximately 4.4 and 18.6% compared to SVR_G and SVR_S respectively.For E1 in the wheat dataset,SVR_GS achieves 13.3% higher prediction accuracy than GBLUP.Among single kernel functions,the Laplacian and Gaussian kernel functions yield similar results,with the Gaussian kernel function performing better.The mixed kernel function notably reduces the MSE and MAE when compared to all single kernel functions.Furthermore,regarding runtime,SVR_GS and SVR_GP mixed kernel functions run approximately three times faster than GBLUP in the pig dataset,with only a slight increase in runtime compared to the single kernel function model.In summary,the mixed kernel function model of SVR demonstrates speed and accuracy competitiveness,and the model such as SVR_GS has important application potential for GS.展开更多
Karst flora confined to isolated‘habitat islands'evolve specialized adaptations and unique traits,serving as ideal models for investigating adaptive evolution and species diversification mechanisms.Camellia rubit...Karst flora confined to isolated‘habitat islands'evolve specialized adaptations and unique traits,serving as ideal models for investigating adaptive evolution and species diversification mechanisms.Camellia rubituberculata,endemic to the karst habitats of Guizhou,China,can serve as a model for adaptive evolution and diversity in karst-endemic woody species.However,the lack of a chromosome-level genome for this species has limited in-depth studies on its adaptations to karst and posed a barrier to its genetic improvement.In this study,a chromosome-level genome assembly of C.rubituberculata was generated,with 15 pseudo-chromosomes and a genome size of 2.50 Gb(scaffold N50=168.34 Mb,55,302 protein-coding genes).Comparative genomics revealed two whole-genome duplications(WGDs),namely,an ancient γ-event(~120 Mya)and a subsequent genus-wide event(~86 Mya),after which gene families linked to karst adaptation(e.g.,photosynthesis)were significantly expanded.Selective sweep analysis showed that selected genes were associated with phytohormone transmission and metabolism.Genes functionally annotated as involved in stress responses—including SAUR,BSK,NCL,CDPK,and NDPK—participate in calcium homeostasis and ion transport pathways under karstspecific stresses.MYB transcription factors,which are crucial in plant responses to stresses,including drought,may be key for adaptation to the high salinity and drought stress in karst environments.The divergent selection in wild and cultivated groups highlight key adaptations in plant hormone transduction and calcium transport.By elucidating karst adaptation in C.rubituberculata,this work establishes essential genomic resources for advancing genetic evolution research and molecular breeding across Camellia species.展开更多
IR64 is an elite Xian/indica variety developed by International Rice Research Institute(IRRl)in 1985,which has been the most widely grown variety and core breeding parent in South/Southeast Asia(Mackill and Khush,2018...IR64 is an elite Xian/indica variety developed by International Rice Research Institute(IRRl)in 1985,which has been the most widely grown variety and core breeding parent in South/Southeast Asia(Mackill and Khush,2018).IR64 has been utilized to develop stress-tolerant(such as drought-adapted and submergenceresistant)near-isogenic lines,underscoring its great potential in agricultural genomics(Tanaka et al.,2020).展开更多
Radish(Raphanus sativus L.)is an important cruciferous root vegetable,with bolting regulated by multiple genes.However,the genetic mechanisms underlying bolting regulation remain unclear.Here,the genome of the cultiva...Radish(Raphanus sativus L.)is an important cruciferous root vegetable,with bolting regulated by multiple genes.However,the genetic mechanisms underlying bolting regulation remain unclear.Here,the genome of the cultivar C60213 is assembled into a high-quality,gap-free telomere-to-telomere structure,spanning nine chromosomes and totaling 472.71 Mb,using a combination of Oxford Nanopore,PacBio,and Hi-C sequencing technologies.It identifies 49,768 protein-coding genes,97.38%of which are functionally annotated.Repetitive sequences constitute 59.72%of the genome,primarily comprising long terminal repeats.A high-density genetic linkage map is constructed using an F2 population derived from a cross between early-and late-bolting radishes,identifying seven major quantitative trait loci associated with bolting and flowering.RNA-seq and quantitative real-time PCR analysis reveal that the RsMIPS3 gene is found to be associated with bolting,with its expression decreasing during this process.Notably,RsMIPS3 overexpression in Arabidopsis delays bolting,confirming its role in regulating bolting time.These findings advance radish genome research and provide a valuable target for breeding late-bolting varieties.展开更多
Iris domestica,a perennial herb of the Iridaceae family,is widely recognized for its rich isoflavone content and broad therapeutic properties.To elucidate the biosynthetic pathway of these medicinally significant comp...Iris domestica,a perennial herb of the Iridaceae family,is widely recognized for its rich isoflavone content and broad therapeutic properties.To elucidate the biosynthetic pathway of these medicinally significant compounds,we constructed a haplotype-resolved genome assembly of this species.Transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses revealed tissue-specific accumulation of isoflavone,particularly in rhizomes and roots.Functional characterization identified two candidate isoflavone synthase genes,among which IdIFS was confirmed to promote the biosynthesis of key compounds tectorigenin and irisflorentin.The high-quality genome assembly presented here provides a foundational resource for further research into the evolution,secondary metabolite,and environmental adaptation of I.domestica.展开更多
Increasing the oil content is a key objective in peanut breeding programs.Accurate identification of quantitative trait loci(QTLs)with linked markers for oil content can facilitate marker-assisted selection for high-o...Increasing the oil content is a key objective in peanut breeding programs.Accurate identification of quantitative trait loci(QTLs)with linked markers for oil content can facilitate marker-assisted selection for high-oil breeding.In this study,a highdensity bin map was constructed by resequencing a recombinant inbred line(RIL)population(ZH16×J11)consisting of 295 lines.The bin map contained 4,212 loci and had a total length of 1,162.3 c M.Ten QTLs for oil content were identified in six linkage groups.Notably,two of these QTLs,qOCB03.1 and qOCB06.1,were consistently detected in a minimum of three environments and explained up to 13.62%of the phenotypic variation.They have not been reported in previous studies and thus are novel QTLs.The combination of favorable alleles from qOCB03.1 and qOCB06 in the RIL population could increase oil content across multiple environments from 1.50 to 2.46%.Two insertions/deletions(In Dels)markers linked to qOCB03.1 and qOCB06.1 were developed,and their association with oil content was validated in another RIL population(ZH10×ICG12625)with diverse phenotypes.In addition,the high-resolution map allowed for the precise positioning of qOCB03.1 and qOCB06.1 within a 1.77 Mb interval on chromosome B03 and a 1.51 Mb interval on chromosome B06,respectively.The annotation of genomic variants,analysis of transcriptome sequencing,and evaluation of the allelic effects in 292 peanut varieties revealed two candidate genes associated with oil content for each of the two QTLs.The candidate genes identified in this study can enable the map-based cloning of key genes controlling oil content in peanut.Furthermore,these novel and stable QTLs and their tightly linked markers are valuable for marker-assisted breeding for greater oil content in peanut.展开更多
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.(jackfruit)is a unique tropical economic plant renowned for its massive fruit as well as substantial nutritional and medicinal values.Notably,red-fleshed jackfruit has garnered significant...Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.(jackfruit)is a unique tropical economic plant renowned for its massive fruit as well as substantial nutritional and medicinal values.Notably,red-fleshed jackfruit has garnered significant research interest due to its distinctive nutrient profile and specialized fruit development.However,its genetic diversity and genetic mechanisms remain to be further explored.Herein,we generated a chromosome-level genome assembly of redfleshed jackfruit,which was anchored to 28 pseudochromosomes,with a total size of 1.03 Gb.The assembly was constructed from 60 scaffolds with a scaffold N50 length of 39.36 Mb,and 45,366 protein-coding genes were predicted.Comparative genomic analysis revealed that jackfruit diverged from the common ancestor of the genus Morus approximately 44.85 million years ago,and that multiple gene families underwent significant expansion during this period.Notably,we identified 110 NAC family genes from the A.heterophyllus genome.As a well characterized family of transcription factors involved in plant development and stress responses,these NAC genes represent important candidate genes potentially associated with fruit development and stress tolerance in jackfruit.This study substantially enhances our understanding of the evolution and genetics of jackfruit and its gene families,and provides key candidate genes for deciphering the molecular mechanisms underlying important traits such as fruit development and stress tolerance in jackfruit.展开更多
Non-O1on-O139 Vibrio(V.)cholerae(NOVC)has emerged as a potential pathogen in patients with compromised health conditions[1].We report the whole genome sequencing(WGS)of a rare NOVC sepsis isolate(GenBank Accession:GCF...Non-O1on-O139 Vibrio(V.)cholerae(NOVC)has emerged as a potential pathogen in patients with compromised health conditions[1].We report the whole genome sequencing(WGS)of a rare NOVC sepsis isolate(GenBank Accession:GCF_051906115.1)from an 89-year-old male admitted to the Intensive Care Unit(ICU)with septic shock(lactate 6.61 mmol/L)digestive illness.展开更多
Centella asiatica is a medicinal plant containing various ursane-type saponins that serve as a model system for studying triterpenoid accumulation.We assembled a haplotype-resolved genome for C.asiatica,and it showed ...Centella asiatica is a medicinal plant containing various ursane-type saponins that serve as a model system for studying triterpenoid accumulation.We assembled a haplotype-resolved genome for C.asiatica,and it showed allelic imbalance between haplotypes.The genome underwent one whole-genome duplication event followed by chromosomal fusion resulting in the current karyotype.We also constructed the metabolic regulatory network of triterpenoid saponins and found that triterpenoid biosynthesis was accompanied by gene duplication.These findings may assist in mining genes for the metabolism of C.asiatica and improving the understanding of the genetic basis for the diversity of triterpenoid biosynthesis.展开更多
Heat stress during reproductive stages remains one of the most critical constraints on rice yield and grain quality, yet progress in developing heat-resilient cultivars is slowed by the complex, polygenic nature of th...Heat stress during reproductive stages remains one of the most critical constraints on rice yield and grain quality, yet progress in developing heat-resilient cultivars is slowed by the complex, polygenic nature of thermotolerance and lengthy breeding cycles. Despite incremental gains through conventional breeding, high temperatures above 35 ℃ continue to cause severe spikelet sterility, yield losses, and quality deterioration. The emergence of CRISPR/Cas genome-editing offers a precise and efficient platform to dissect heat-stress mechanisms, and accelerate the development of heat-tolerant rice. CRISPR/Cas9 studies have validated and edited key genes involved in calcium signaling, hormone pathways, reproductive processes, photosynthesis, reactive oxygen species homeostasis, and transcriptional regulation, such as OsCNGC14/16, OsNCED1, OsSPL7, and OsHSP60-3b. Beyond stress resilience, genome editing has improved major yield components, including grain size, panicle architecture, and spikelet number, through targets such as GS3, GW3, Gn1a, and Os SPL16, achieving 28%–40% increases in grain weight and 15%–25% improvements in panicle traits, alongside enhanced grain quality attributes. Remaining challenges, including off-target effects, genotype dependence, limited field validation, and regulatory constraints, are being addressed through high-fidelity Cas variants, optimized sg RNA design, DNA-free editing, and integration with genomic selection and speed breeding. This review synthesizes advances in heat-stress biology and CRISPR/Cas applications in rice, and highlights future opportunities in base and prime editing, transcriptional reprogramming, multiplex genome engineering, and field deployment.展开更多
Natural hybridization is known to play a vital role in speciation;however,the mechanisms underlying the early stages of natural hybridization remain unclear.Where two plant species come into contact,two driving forces...Natural hybridization is known to play a vital role in speciation;however,the mechanisms underlying the early stages of natural hybridization remain unclear.Where two plant species come into contact,two driving forces may balance the dynamic consequences of hybridization:fusion by hybridization-mediated gene flow,and separation by reproductive isolation(RI)(Ma et al.,2010a,b;Chang et al.,2022).展开更多
An efficient genome editing tool,the CRISPR/Cas12a system,has been used in research on plant functional genomics and the improvement of agronomic traits.In this study,the CRISPR/Cas12a system was optimized by using th...An efficient genome editing tool,the CRISPR/Cas12a system,has been used in research on plant functional genomics and the improvement of agronomic traits.In this study,the CRISPR/Cas12a system was optimized by using the endogenous pGhaGloA promoter in cotton.With this system,crRNAs were driven by the Pol Ⅱ pGhaGloA promoter to construct the pGhRBE3-pGhaGloA-GhPGF vector and carry out genetic transformation.The vector worked efficiently in all positive transgenic plants and the editing efficiencies at the crRNA1 and crRNA2 target sites were up to 93.37 and 88.24%,respectively.This system had significantly higher editing efficiency than the pGhRBE3 system with a Pol Ⅲ promoter-Ubi 6.7promoter,indicating that the Pol Ⅱ promoter is more suitable for expressing multiple sgRNAs or crRNAs than the Pol Ⅲpromoter in cotton.The vector mainly generated the editing type of fragment deletion,and the deletion sizes were in the range of 3-12 bp with the editing sites spanning the 14th to 29th bases downstream of the protospacer adjacent motif(PAM).All the targeted mutation loci were stably inherited from the T0 to T2 generations,and three transgene-free lines with target site mutations in the GhPGF gene were obtained.These glandless and gossypol-free(or low content) cotton germplasms will play a key role in healthy cottonseed oil/cake production.Therefore,the CRISPR/Cas12a system driven by the pGhαGloA promoter can efficiently edit target genes in cotton,so it can provide a powerful tool for cotton functional genomics and genetic improvement.展开更多
Camellia impressineruis(Jnhua tea),often called the'Queen of Camellia'or'Flora Panda',is a group of yellow-flowering camellias with notable ornamental,breeding,and medicinal value(Huang et al.,2022).De...Camellia impressineruis(Jnhua tea),often called the'Queen of Camellia'or'Flora Panda',is a group of yellow-flowering camellias with notable ornamental,breeding,and medicinal value(Huang et al.,2022).Despite this inherent value,the molecular regulatory mechanisms that produce its golden flower coloration and characteristic tea flavor remain poorly understood.Here,we present a high-quality,chromosomescale genome assembly of C.impressineruis to understand the molecular basis of yellow flower formation and flavor development,providing valuable scientific resources for future research on Jinhua tea.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32570746,U24A20369,and 32100526)Chongqing Technical Innovation and Application Development Special Project(CSTB2024TIAD-KPX0025)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central University(SWU-KR24030)Innovation Project of Guangxi Graduate Education(YCBZ2024048).
摘要The rapid advance of pangenome research has enabled comparative genomics to provide critical insights into the molecular basis of gene evolution,species divergence,and phenotypic variation by identifying syntenic relationships among multiple genomes(Wei et al.,2024;Xie et al.,2024;Qian et al.,2025).Analyses of synteny and structural variations across different varieties or species have become a major research focus in recent years,driven by advances in pangenome construction strategies and the rapid growth of high‑quality genome assemblies(Yim et al.,2022;Sun et al.,2025).
基金supported by the Project of National Key Laboratory for Tropical Crop Breeding(NO.NKLTCB202337)Hainan Province Science and Technology Special Fund(ZDYF2023XDNY050)Hainan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(325QN234).
摘要Durian(Durio zibethinus L.)is a tropical fruit of substantial nutritional and economic value from the family Malvaceae.Several genome assemblies for durian have been reported previously,but these assemblies contain gaps that have restricted their completeness and hindered their practical utility for downstream research.Here,we present the first gap-free genome assembly of Durio zibethinus cv.Chuongbo by integrating PacBio HiFi,Oxford Nanopore,and Hi-C sequencing data.The assembled genome is 824.78 Mb across 28 chromosomes,with a scaffold N50 of 30.88 Mb and 44,024 protein-coding genes.Comparative genomic analyses dated the divergence between D.zibethinus cv.Chuongbo and Herrania umbratica to 35 million years ago,and between two durian cultivars to 2 million years ago.D.zibethinus cv.Chuongbo exhibits substantial gene family expansion and a high abundance of species-specific genes,reflecting key genomic innovations underlying its unique biological traits.Additionally,comparative analysis of the TERT gene family across 27 Malvaceae species uncovered strong evolutionary constraints that maintain a predominant single-copy configuration,with two copies identified in several Gossypium taxa.This high-quality,gap-free genome provides a foundational resource for elucidating genome architecture,gene evolution,and the molecular basis of unique traits in durian and related Malvaceae species.
基金supported by the R&D Program of Beijing Municipal Education Commission(Grant No.KM202310020010)。
摘要The genus Malus,a cornerstone of global temperate fruit production,has experienced a complex reticulate evolutionary history that complicates organellar genome dynamics and germplasm utilization.To elucidate the genomic plasticity shaped by evolutionary processes and domestication,we assembled and analyzed mitochondrial genomes from 17 Malus species.Although these mitogenomes exhibit high sequence conservation,their diversity arises from large-scale structural variations,including recombination-mediated rearrangements,lineage-specific inversions,and rep eat-driven deletions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32000158 and 32400188)the National Science&Technology Fundamental Resources Investigation Program of China(No.2021XJKK0702)the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2025JJ60203)。
摘要Asteraceae,the largest family of flowering plants,comprises more than 26,000 species worldwide,many of which serve as crops,medicinal herbs,and ornamentals.While substantial genomic resources are available for nuclear and chloroplast genomes,mitochondrial genomes(mitogenomes)in this family remain poorly explored,limiting an integrated understanding of its genomic evolution.Here,we assembled 38 complete mitogenomes representing 12 subfamilies and 22 tribes.Our analyses revealed substantial size variation,with notably larger mitogenomes in early-diverging lineages.We also observed extensive structural rearrangements across subfamilies and tribes.Although the gene content is largely conserved,we identified notable mutations,horizontal gene transfer events,and losses of RNA editing sites.We reconstructed a comprehensive mitochondrial phylogeny of Asteraceae,which revealed both congruent and conflicting relationships with phylogenies based on plastid and nuclear markers.Furthermore,our fragment analysis of total mitochondrial DNA demonstrated that the differential retention of ancestral sequences significantly influences mitogenome size variation in Asteraceae.This study provides a systematic mitogenomic resource,offering novel insights into the evolutionary dynamics of this major plant family.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Program of Shaanxi Academy of Science(2023K-49)Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(2025JC-YBQN-261)+9 种基金Shaanxi Forestry Science and Technology Innovation Key Project(SXLK2023-02-20)Qinling Hundred Talents Project of Shaanxi Academy of Science(2023K-26)Shaanxi Province Science and Technology Department Innovative Talent Promotion Plan-Science and Technology Innovation Team Project(2021-TD-33)Shaanxi Academy of Sciences Science and Technology Plan Project(2019K-02)National Natural Science Foundation of China(32370386 and 32070372)Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars of Shaanxi Province(2023-JC-JQ-22)Basic Research Project of Shaanxi Academy of Fundamental Science(22JHZ005 and 23JHZ009)Shaanxi Key Research and DevelopmentProgram(2024NC-YBXM-064)Graduate and Innovation Program of Northwest University(CX2024188)the Xi'an Science and Technology Plan Agricultural Technology Research and Development Project(23NYGG0025 and 22NYYF011).
摘要The genus Magnolia belongs to Magnoliaceae,an early diverging lineage of the Magnoliales,and is cultivated globally for its high ornamental and commercial values.As a large genus in the family Magnoliaceae,Magnolia species are regarded as highly valuable in phylogenetic and conservation biological studies.However,the whole genome data of Magnolia is still relatively insufficient.Here,we present a high-quality,chromosome-level genome sequence of Magnolia sinostellata(1.86 Gb)with a scaffold N50 of 85.33 Mb.The 19 M.sinostellata genome chromosomes revealed 11 main duplications representing the subgenome.Comparative genomics analysis revealed that the variance in the number of abiotic stress resistance genes among Magnoliid species are related to different environmental adaptations.Most of the genes related to MAPK signaling and stress resistance pathways in the investigated M.sinostellata species are expanded,compared to the other species.Furthermore,the comparative genomics analysis of three Magnolia assemblies,M.sinostellata,Magnolia biondii,and Magnolia sieboldii revealed that large inversions were enriched in terpenoid metabolic pathways,stress resistance and flavonoid biosynthesis,and DNA replication proteins.Using transcriptome sequencing data,we analyzed the expression levels of genes related to terpenoid biosynthesis(terpene synthase)and ICE-CBF-COR gene models related to cold tolerance in various tissues and the buds under different temperature conditions.The high-quality assembly of M.sinostellata and the ICE-CBF-COR bioinformatic analysis cascade provide valuable resources for studying the phylogeny and evolution of Magnoliaceae and angiosperms,while the candidate genes will provide foundational support for molecular breeding in Magnolia species.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFD1200400)Special fund for youth team of the Southwest Universities(Grant No.SWU-XJPY202306)+2 种基金Chongqing Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.CSTB2024NSCQ-LZX0012)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.32272111)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2025M773999)。
摘要Subtilases(SBTs)play important roles in plant development and resistance to environmental stresses.However,a systematic pan-genome characterization and functional analysis of the SBT family in polyploid crops had not been performed.In this study,we performed a pan-genome analysis of 17 rapeseed genomes and identified 1844 SBT family members,which were divided into 82 orthologous gene groups(OGGs)and classified into six subfamilies.Analysis of gene duplication analysis and gene expression patterns reveled that SBT subfamily 1A contains many core OGGs.The expression levels of the subfamily 1 OGG member Bna SBT.CR04 increased under salt-stress treatment.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32120103002,32070253,and 32100186)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB31000000)the National Key R&D Program of China(2024YFF1307400).
摘要Aquatic angiosperms represent an important but underexplored lineage for understanding genome evolution,particularly in species with exceptionally large genomes.Here,we present a chromosome-scale genome assembly of the endangered aquatic monocot Ottelia songmingensis(~10.8 Gb),providing a valuable genomic resource for studying genome gigantism and conservation.Using ONT and Hi-C technologies,we anchored 87.7%of the assembly to 11 pseudochromosomes and predicted 35362 protein-coding genes.Comparative genomics revealed two whole-genome duplication events,including a more recent duplication and an ancestral triplication shared within Alismatidae.Repetitive elements constitute 94.3%of the genome,with long terminal repeat retrotransposons alone accounting for over 90%.A recent burst of LTR activity(~6 Mya)combined with a low solo-to-intact ratio(0.61)suggests inefficient transposon removal as a driver of genome expansion.Whole-genome bisulfite sequencing showed globally high DNA methylation levels(CG~85%,CHG~78%),particularly enriched in transposable element-rich regions,highlighting the role of epigenetic regulation in stabilizing large genomes.Population resequencing further indicated extremely low nucleotide diversity(π=5.31×10⁻⁴)and a long-term decline in effective population size since the Middle Pleistocene.Together,these resources provide a genomic foundation for exploring the evolutionary forces underlying genome gigantism and for guiding conservation genomics in endangered aquatic plants.
基金supported by the China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARAthe National Natural Science Foundation of China (31872337 and 31501919)the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Project,China (ASTIP-IAS02)。
摘要The advantages of genome selection(GS) in animal and plant breeding are self-evident.Traditional parametric models have disadvantage in better fit the increasingly large sequencing data and capture complex effects accurately.Machine learning models have demonstrated remarkable potential in addressing these challenges.In this study,we introduced the concept of mixed kernel functions to explore the performance of support vector machine regression(SVR) in GS.Six single kernel functions(SVR_L,SVR_C,SVR_G,SVR_P,SVR_S,SVR_L) and four mixed kernel functions(SVR_GS,SVR_GP,SVR_LS,SVR_LP) were used to predict genome breeding values.The prediction accuracy,mean squared error(MSE) and mean absolute error(MAE) were used as evaluation indicators to compare with two traditional parametric models(GBLUP,BayesB) and two popular machine learning models(RF,KcRR).The results indicate that in most cases,the performance of the mixed kernel function model significantly outperforms that of GBLUP,BayesB and single kernel function.For instance,for T1 in the pig dataset,the predictive accuracy of SVR_GS is improved by 10% compared to GBLUP,and by approximately 4.4 and 18.6% compared to SVR_G and SVR_S respectively.For E1 in the wheat dataset,SVR_GS achieves 13.3% higher prediction accuracy than GBLUP.Among single kernel functions,the Laplacian and Gaussian kernel functions yield similar results,with the Gaussian kernel function performing better.The mixed kernel function notably reduces the MSE and MAE when compared to all single kernel functions.Furthermore,regarding runtime,SVR_GS and SVR_GP mixed kernel functions run approximately three times faster than GBLUP in the pig dataset,with only a slight increase in runtime compared to the single kernel function model.In summary,the mixed kernel function model of SVR demonstrates speed and accuracy competitiveness,and the model such as SVR_GS has important application potential for GS.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32400179,31960043,32360101)the National Key R&D Program of China(2024YFF1307400)the 2024 Guizhou Science and Technology Innovation Talent Team Construction Project:Wildlife Innovation Team of the Forestry College of Guizhou University(Qian ke he ren cai CXTD[2025]053)。
摘要Karst flora confined to isolated‘habitat islands'evolve specialized adaptations and unique traits,serving as ideal models for investigating adaptive evolution and species diversification mechanisms.Camellia rubituberculata,endemic to the karst habitats of Guizhou,China,can serve as a model for adaptive evolution and diversity in karst-endemic woody species.However,the lack of a chromosome-level genome for this species has limited in-depth studies on its adaptations to karst and posed a barrier to its genetic improvement.In this study,a chromosome-level genome assembly of C.rubituberculata was generated,with 15 pseudo-chromosomes and a genome size of 2.50 Gb(scaffold N50=168.34 Mb,55,302 protein-coding genes).Comparative genomics revealed two whole-genome duplications(WGDs),namely,an ancient γ-event(~120 Mya)and a subsequent genus-wide event(~86 Mya),after which gene families linked to karst adaptation(e.g.,photosynthesis)were significantly expanded.Selective sweep analysis showed that selected genes were associated with phytohormone transmission and metabolism.Genes functionally annotated as involved in stress responses—including SAUR,BSK,NCL,CDPK,and NDPK—participate in calcium homeostasis and ion transport pathways under karstspecific stresses.MYB transcription factors,which are crucial in plant responses to stresses,including drought,may be key for adaptation to the high salinity and drought stress in karst environments.The divergent selection in wild and cultivated groups highlight key adaptations in plant hormone transduction and calcium transport.By elucidating karst adaptation in C.rubituberculata,this work establishes essential genomic resources for advancing genetic evolution research and molecular breeding across Camellia species.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province(2408085MC058 and 2308085QC91)National Natural Science Foundation of China(32301783and U21A20214)+5 种基金Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(CAAS CSIAF-202303)Nanfan special project,CAAS(YYLH2309,YBXM2322,YYLH2401)Scientific Innovation 2030 Project(2022ZD0401703)CAAS Innovative Team Award,Science and Technology of Innovative research program of Anhui Province(202423m1005002)National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFD1200900)the Natural Science Foundation General Program of Hebei Province(C2024204242).
摘要IR64 is an elite Xian/indica variety developed by International Rice Research Institute(IRRl)in 1985,which has been the most widely grown variety and core breeding parent in South/Southeast Asia(Mackill and Khush,2018).IR64 has been utilized to develop stress-tolerant(such as drought-adapted and submergenceresistant)near-isogenic lines,underscoring its great potential in agricultural genomics(Tanaka et al.,2020).
基金supported by the Joint Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U22A20494)the 1+9 Open Competition Project of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences(1+9KJGGo02)+4 种基金the National Key R&D Program of China(2024YFA130670O)the“5+1”Agricultural Frontier Technology Research Initiative of Sichuan Academy of Agricultural Sciences(5+1QYGG003)the Project of Sichuan Province Engineering Technology Research Center of Vegetables(2023PZSC0303)the 14th Five-Year Plan Vegetable Breeding Project of Sichuan Province(2021YFYZ0022)the Experts of Sichuan Vegetable Innovation Team(SCCXTD-2025-05).
摘要Radish(Raphanus sativus L.)is an important cruciferous root vegetable,with bolting regulated by multiple genes.However,the genetic mechanisms underlying bolting regulation remain unclear.Here,the genome of the cultivar C60213 is assembled into a high-quality,gap-free telomere-to-telomere structure,spanning nine chromosomes and totaling 472.71 Mb,using a combination of Oxford Nanopore,PacBio,and Hi-C sequencing technologies.It identifies 49,768 protein-coding genes,97.38%of which are functionally annotated.Repetitive sequences constitute 59.72%of the genome,primarily comprising long terminal repeats.A high-density genetic linkage map is constructed using an F2 population derived from a cross between early-and late-bolting radishes,identifying seven major quantitative trait loci associated with bolting and flowering.RNA-seq and quantitative real-time PCR analysis reveal that the RsMIPS3 gene is found to be associated with bolting,with its expression decreasing during this process.Notably,RsMIPS3 overexpression in Arabidopsis delays bolting,confirming its role in regulating bolting time.These findings advance radish genome research and provide a valuable target for breeding late-bolting varieties.
摘要Iris domestica,a perennial herb of the Iridaceae family,is widely recognized for its rich isoflavone content and broad therapeutic properties.To elucidate the biosynthetic pathway of these medicinally significant compounds,we constructed a haplotype-resolved genome assembly of this species.Transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses revealed tissue-specific accumulation of isoflavone,particularly in rhizomes and roots.Functional characterization identified two candidate isoflavone synthase genes,among which IdIFS was confirmed to promote the biosynthesis of key compounds tectorigenin and irisflorentin.The high-quality genome assembly presented here provides a foundational resource for further research into the evolution,secondary metabolite,and environmental adaptation of I.domestica.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFD1200400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32161143006 and 31971903)+4 种基金the National Peanut Industry Technology System Construction,China(CARS13)the National Crop Germplasm Resources Center,China(NCGRC-2022-036)the National Program for Crop Germplasm Protection of China(19210163)the Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Program of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(CAAS-ASTIP-2021-OCRI)the Guangdong Provincial Key Research and Development Program-Modern Seed Industry,China(2022B0202060004)。
摘要Increasing the oil content is a key objective in peanut breeding programs.Accurate identification of quantitative trait loci(QTLs)with linked markers for oil content can facilitate marker-assisted selection for high-oil breeding.In this study,a highdensity bin map was constructed by resequencing a recombinant inbred line(RIL)population(ZH16×J11)consisting of 295 lines.The bin map contained 4,212 loci and had a total length of 1,162.3 c M.Ten QTLs for oil content were identified in six linkage groups.Notably,two of these QTLs,qOCB03.1 and qOCB06.1,were consistently detected in a minimum of three environments and explained up to 13.62%of the phenotypic variation.They have not been reported in previous studies and thus are novel QTLs.The combination of favorable alleles from qOCB03.1 and qOCB06 in the RIL population could increase oil content across multiple environments from 1.50 to 2.46%.Two insertions/deletions(In Dels)markers linked to qOCB03.1 and qOCB06.1 were developed,and their association with oil content was validated in another RIL population(ZH10×ICG12625)with diverse phenotypes.In addition,the high-resolution map allowed for the precise positioning of qOCB03.1 and qOCB06.1 within a 1.77 Mb interval on chromosome B03 and a 1.51 Mb interval on chromosome B06,respectively.The annotation of genomic variants,analysis of transcriptome sequencing,and evaluation of the allelic effects in 292 peanut varieties revealed two candidate genes associated with oil content for each of the two QTLs.The candidate genes identified in this study can enable the map-based cloning of key genes controlling oil content in peanut.Furthermore,these novel and stable QTLs and their tightly linked markers are valuable for marker-assisted breeding for greater oil content in peanut.
基金supported by the startup funds for Tropical Highefficiency Agricultural Industry Technology System of Hainan University(THAITS-7).
摘要Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.(jackfruit)is a unique tropical economic plant renowned for its massive fruit as well as substantial nutritional and medicinal values.Notably,red-fleshed jackfruit has garnered significant research interest due to its distinctive nutrient profile and specialized fruit development.However,its genetic diversity and genetic mechanisms remain to be further explored.Herein,we generated a chromosome-level genome assembly of redfleshed jackfruit,which was anchored to 28 pseudochromosomes,with a total size of 1.03 Gb.The assembly was constructed from 60 scaffolds with a scaffold N50 length of 39.36 Mb,and 45,366 protein-coding genes were predicted.Comparative genomic analysis revealed that jackfruit diverged from the common ancestor of the genus Morus approximately 44.85 million years ago,and that multiple gene families underwent significant expansion during this period.Notably,we identified 110 NAC family genes from the A.heterophyllus genome.As a well characterized family of transcription factors involved in plant development and stress responses,these NAC genes represent important candidate genes potentially associated with fruit development and stress tolerance in jackfruit.This study substantially enhances our understanding of the evolution and genetics of jackfruit and its gene families,and provides key candidate genes for deciphering the molecular mechanisms underlying important traits such as fruit development and stress tolerance in jackfruit.
摘要Non-O1on-O139 Vibrio(V.)cholerae(NOVC)has emerged as a potential pathogen in patients with compromised health conditions[1].We report the whole genome sequencing(WGS)of a rare NOVC sepsis isolate(GenBank Accession:GCF_051906115.1)from an 89-year-old male admitted to the Intensive Care Unit(ICU)with septic shock(lactate 6.61 mmol/L)digestive illness.
基金supported by the Hainan Provincial Academician Innovation Platform Project(HD-YSZX-202004)the Collaborative Innovation Center of Nan-fan and High-Efficiency Tropical Agriculture(XTCX2022NYB06)。
摘要Centella asiatica is a medicinal plant containing various ursane-type saponins that serve as a model system for studying triterpenoid accumulation.We assembled a haplotype-resolved genome for C.asiatica,and it showed allelic imbalance between haplotypes.The genome underwent one whole-genome duplication event followed by chromosomal fusion resulting in the current karyotype.We also constructed the metabolic regulatory network of triterpenoid saponins and found that triterpenoid biosynthesis was accompanied by gene duplication.These findings may assist in mining genes for the metabolism of C.asiatica and improving the understanding of the genetic basis for the diversity of triterpenoid biosynthesis.
基金supported by the Cooperative Research Program for Agriculture Science and Technology Development,Rural Development Administration,Republic of Korea(Grant No.RS-2026-25516544).
摘要Heat stress during reproductive stages remains one of the most critical constraints on rice yield and grain quality, yet progress in developing heat-resilient cultivars is slowed by the complex, polygenic nature of thermotolerance and lengthy breeding cycles. Despite incremental gains through conventional breeding, high temperatures above 35 ℃ continue to cause severe spikelet sterility, yield losses, and quality deterioration. The emergence of CRISPR/Cas genome-editing offers a precise and efficient platform to dissect heat-stress mechanisms, and accelerate the development of heat-tolerant rice. CRISPR/Cas9 studies have validated and edited key genes involved in calcium signaling, hormone pathways, reproductive processes, photosynthesis, reactive oxygen species homeostasis, and transcriptional regulation, such as OsCNGC14/16, OsNCED1, OsSPL7, and OsHSP60-3b. Beyond stress resilience, genome editing has improved major yield components, including grain size, panicle architecture, and spikelet number, through targets such as GS3, GW3, Gn1a, and Os SPL16, achieving 28%–40% increases in grain weight and 15%–25% improvements in panicle traits, alongside enhanced grain quality attributes. Remaining challenges, including off-target effects, genotype dependence, limited field validation, and regulatory constraints, are being addressed through high-fidelity Cas variants, optimized sg RNA design, DNA-free editing, and integration with genomic selection and speed breeding. This review synthesizes advances in heat-stress biology and CRISPR/Cas applications in rice, and highlights future opportunities in base and prime editing, transcriptional reprogramming, multiplex genome engineering, and field deployment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U23A20160,32360336)Guizhou Provincial Key Technology R&D Program(Qian KeHe ZhiCheng[2023]YiBan035).
摘要Natural hybridization is known to play a vital role in speciation;however,the mechanisms underlying the early stages of natural hybridization remain unclear.Where two plant species come into contact,two driving forces may balance the dynamic consequences of hybridization:fusion by hybridization-mediated gene flow,and separation by reproductive isolation(RI)(Ma et al.,2010a,b;Chang et al.,2022).
基金financially supported by the Major Science and Technology Project of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China (2023A02003-2) to Bo Lithe Science and Technology Innovation 2030-Major Projects, China(2023ZD04074) to Dr. Shuangxia Jin+2 种基金the Tianshan Talent training program of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China (2023TSYCJU0001)the earmarked fund for Xinjiang Agriculture Research System, China (XARS-03-202611)the Project of Fund for Stable Support to Agricultural Sci-Tech Renovation, China (xjnkywdzc-2022001-1) to Bo Li。
摘要An efficient genome editing tool,the CRISPR/Cas12a system,has been used in research on plant functional genomics and the improvement of agronomic traits.In this study,the CRISPR/Cas12a system was optimized by using the endogenous pGhaGloA promoter in cotton.With this system,crRNAs were driven by the Pol Ⅱ pGhaGloA promoter to construct the pGhRBE3-pGhaGloA-GhPGF vector and carry out genetic transformation.The vector worked efficiently in all positive transgenic plants and the editing efficiencies at the crRNA1 and crRNA2 target sites were up to 93.37 and 88.24%,respectively.This system had significantly higher editing efficiency than the pGhRBE3 system with a Pol Ⅲ promoter-Ubi 6.7promoter,indicating that the Pol Ⅱ promoter is more suitable for expressing multiple sgRNAs or crRNAs than the Pol Ⅲpromoter in cotton.The vector mainly generated the editing type of fragment deletion,and the deletion sizes were in the range of 3-12 bp with the editing sites spanning the 14th to 29th bases downstream of the protospacer adjacent motif(PAM).All the targeted mutation loci were stably inherited from the T0 to T2 generations,and three transgene-free lines with target site mutations in the GhPGF gene were obtained.These glandless and gossypol-free(or low content) cotton germplasms will play a key role in healthy cottonseed oil/cake production.Therefore,the CRISPR/Cas12a system driven by the pGhαGloA promoter can efficiently edit target genes in cotton,so it can provide a powerful tool for cotton functional genomics and genetic improvement.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(Grant No.2023J05216)Fujian Forestry Science and Technology Project(Grant No.2021FKJ24)。
摘要Camellia impressineruis(Jnhua tea),often called the'Queen of Camellia'or'Flora Panda',is a group of yellow-flowering camellias with notable ornamental,breeding,and medicinal value(Huang et al.,2022).Despite this inherent value,the molecular regulatory mechanisms that produce its golden flower coloration and characteristic tea flavor remain poorly understood.Here,we present a high-quality,chromosomescale genome assembly of C.impressineruis to understand the molecular basis of yellow flower formation and flavor development,providing valuable scientific resources for future research on Jinhua tea.