Publications by authors named "Jenella Garraway"
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- The researchers assembled a detailed genome of the melon subspecies Cucumis melo ssp. agrestis using advanced sequencing techniques and a comprehensive genetic map.
- Comparative genomics helped identify key genes involved in the transport of sugars, with a special focus on how DNA methylation influences sucrose levels in fruit development.
- The study laid the groundwork for future breeding programs by identifying genetic loci linked to sucrose accumulation and resistance to diseases like gummy stem blight, aiming to enhance fruit quality.
The swollen stem is a determinant of yield for the stem-type vegetable Brassica juncea that is representative of vegetative organ formation. However, the genetic mechanism underlying swollen stem formation and its regulation remains unknown. In this study, we identified a casein kinase 2 β subunit 1 (CK2B1) and revealed its role in swollen stem formation.
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