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Chromosome-scale assembly and analysis of biomass crop *Miscanthus lutarioriparius* genome

Biology

Chromosome-scale assembly and analysis of biomass crop *Miscanthus lutarioriparius* genome

J. Miao, Q. Feng, et al.

Discover the groundbreaking chromosome-scale assembly of the *Miscanthus lutarioriparius* genome, showcasing innovative techniques like Oxford Nanopore sequencing and Hi-C technologies. This research, led by a team of experts including Jiashun Miao and Qi Feng, highlights significant gene expansions linked to disease resistance and stress response, revealing potential insights into this remarkable plant's traits.

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Abstract
This paper reports a chromosome-scale assembly of the *Miscanthus lutarioriparius* genome using Oxford Nanopore sequencing and Hi-C technologies. The assembly covers 96.64% of the 2.07-Gb genome. The allotetraploid origin is confirmed, and the genome structure and chromosomal rearrangements are analyzed relative to sorghum. Tandem duplicate genes are functionally enriched in stress response and cell wall biosynthesis. Gene families related to disease resistance, cell wall biosynthesis, and metal ion transport are expanded, potentially contributing to the remarkable traits of *M. lutarioriparius*.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Apr 28, 2021
Authors
Jiashun Miao, Qi Feng, Yan Li, Qiang Zhao, Congcong Zhou, Hengyun Lu, Danlin Fan, Juan Yan, Yiqi Lu, Qilin Tian, Wenjun Li, Qijun Weng, Lei Zhang, Yan Zhao, Tao Huang, Laigeng Li, Xuehui Huang, Tao Sang, Bin Han
Tags
Miscanthus lutarioriparius
chromosome-scale assembly
Oxford Nanopore sequencing
Hi-C technologies
allotetraploid
gene expansion
stress response
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