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From genomics to domestication: biocultural history of the Neotropical palms Acrocomia aculeata and Acrocomia totai.
Annals of botany - 25 Feb 2026
Monge-Castro Eduardo Antonio, Morales-Marroquín Jonathan, Díaz-Hernández Brenda Gabriela, Alves Vianna Suelen, Francisconi Ana Flávia, Garcia Caroline Bertocco, Scaketti Matheus, Costa Flaviane Malaquias, Alves-Pereira Alessandro, Colombo Carlos Augusto, Zucchi Maria Imaculada
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Acrocomia is a Neotropical palm genus that recently gained attention for its potential as a multipurpose crop. Among its species, A. aculeata and A. totai stand out for their potential in sustainable biofuel production and ecosystem restoration. Despite their relevance, the genomic structure and domestication history of these species remain poorly understood. This study aims to characterize...
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