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A whole-genome assembly of St. Augustinegrass and visualizing diversity within the species.
The plant genome - 1 Mar 2026
Schoonmaker Ashley N, Yow Ashley G, Yu Xingwang, van der Laat Rocio, Glaubitz Jeffrey C, Thorsted Kim, Robbins Matthew D, Bushman B Shaun, Simpson Sheron A, Scheffler Brian E, Lynch Nathan P, Ranney Thomas G, Milla-Lewis Susana, Hulse-Kemp Amanda M
Abstract excerpt
St. Augustinegrass [Stenotaphrum secundatum (Walt.) Kuntze] is a warm-season turfgrass species in the family Poaceae. This species is a popular choice for lawns in the Southern United States, due to its higher tolerance to shade, heat and humidity. However, there is little genomic information available to researchers and breeders, limiting knowledge on the genetic basis for favorable traits. We present a...
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