Guangyi Fan

TL;DR: The polyploid genome of Brassica napus, which originated from a recent combination of two distinct genomes approximately 7500 years ago and gave rise to the crops of rape oilseed, is sequenced.

TL;DR: A draft genome using 181-fold paired-end sequences assisted by fivefold BAC-to-BAC sequences and a high-resolution genetic map is produced for G. hirsutum, revealing conserved gene order and concerted evolution of different regulatory mechanisms for Cellulose synthase and 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid oxidase1 and 3 may be important for enhanced fiber production.

TL;DR: This reference genome sequence will facilitate the identification of the genetic basis of agronomically important traits, and accelerate the development of improved pigeonpea varieties that could improve food security in many developing countries.

TL;DR: Comparative transcriptome studies showed the key role of the nucleotide binding site (NBS)-encoding gene family in resistance to Verticillium dahliae and the involvement of ethylene in the development of cotton fiber cells.

TL;DR: The links between plant genotype and root microbiota membership established in this study will inform breeding strategies to improve nitrogen use in crops and coordinate recruitment of the root microbiota to optimize nitrogen acquisition from soil.