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A genome variation map provides insights into the genetics of walnut adaptation and agronomic traits.
Genome biology - 27 Oct 2021
Ji Feiyang, Ma Qingguo, Zhang Wenting, Liu Jie, Feng Yu, Zhao Peng, Song Xiaobo, Chen Jiaxin, Zhang Junpei, Wei Xin, Zhou Ye, Chang Yingying, Zhang Pu, Huang Xuehui, Qiu Jie, Pei Dong
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Common walnut (Juglans regia L.) is one of the top four most consumed nuts in the world due to its health benefits and pleasant taste. Despite its economic importance, the evolutionary history and genetic control of its adaptation and agronomic traits remain largely unexplored. RESULTS: We report a comprehensive walnut genomic variation map based on whole-genome resequencing of 815 walnut accessions....
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