C-like Sesuvium sesuvioides (Aizoaceae) exhibits CAM in cotyledons and putative C-like + CAM metabolism in adult leaves as revealed by transcriptome analysis.

Background: The co-occurrence of C and CAM photosynthesis in a single species seems to be unusual and rare. This is likely due to the difficulty in effectively co-regulating both pathways. Here, we conducted a comparative transcriptomic analysis of leaves and cotyledons of the C-like species Sesuvium sesuvioides (Aizoaceae) using RNA-seq.

Medicinal plant genomics.

Recent developments in plant genomics have enabled a comprehensive analysis of the medicinal potential of plants based on their gene repertoire. Genes of biosynthesis pathways can be discovered through comparative genomics and through integration of transcriptomic data. Data-driven discovery of specialized metabolites could accelerate research.

Insights into Regulation of C and C Photosynthesis in / Using RNA-Seq.

(incl. ) shows an immense diversity of C syndromes. More than 15 independent origins of C photosynthesis, and the largest number of C species in eudicots signify the importance of this angiosperm lineage in C evolution.

Transcriptome Sequence Reveals Candidate Genes Involving in the Post-Harvest Hardening of Trifoliate Yam .

Storage ability of trifoliate yam () is restricted by a severe post-harvest hardening (PHH) phenomenon, which starts within the first 24 h after harvest and renders tubers inedible. Previous work has only focused on the biochemical changes affecting PHH in . To the best of our knowledge, the candidate genes responsible for the hardening of have not been identified.

High Contiguity De Novo Genome Sequence Assembly of Trifoliate Yam () Using Long Read Sequencing.

Trifoliate yam () is one example of an orphan crop, not traded internationally. Post-harvest hardening of the tubers of this species starts within 24 h after harvesting and renders the tubers inedible. Genomic resources are required for to improve breeding for non-hardening varieties as well as for other traits.

Genetic diversity and population structure of trifoliate yam (Dioscorea dumetorum Kunth) in Cameroon revealed by genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS).

Background: Yams (Dioscorea spp.) are economically important food for millions of people in the humid and sub-humid tropics. Dioscorea dumetorum (Kunth) is the most nutritious among the eight-yam species, commonly grown and consumed in West and Central Africa.