De Novo Genome Assembly and Phylogenetic Analysis of .

, a pharmaceutically valuable plant from the Asteraceae family, has been utilized for over 2000 years. Unlike other thistles, it is native to East Asia and found exclusively on Ulleung Island on the Korea Peninsula. Despite its significance, the genome information of has remained unclear.

Comparative chloroplast genome analyses of cultivated and wild Capsicum species shed light on evolution and phylogeny.

The chloroplast (cp.) genome, also known as plastome, plays crucial roles in plant survival, adaptation, and evolution. The stable genetic structure of cp.

Classification of 17 species using DNA barcoding and SNPs, reveals gene flow among , , and .

Rapid changes in agricultural environments caused by global warming pose a major challenge to food production and safety. Common wheat () is a hexaploid plant (AABBDD) that shares large numbers of quantitative traits and resistance genes with B and D genomes of species, which are responsible for several metabolic functions and biosynthetic processes, particularly in plant adaptation to biotic as well as abiotic stresses. Comparatively, the abundance of the gene pool is much higher than that of .

Phytoestrogen Coumestrol Selectively Inhibits Monoamine Oxidase-A and Amyloid β Self-Aggregation.

leaves contain a variety of phytoestrogens, including flavonoids, isoflavonoids, and coumestan derivatives. In this study, we aimed to identify the active ingredients of leaves and to elucidate their function in monoamine oxidase (MAO) activation and Aβ self-aggregation using in vitro and in silico approaches. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to elucidate coumestrol as a selective and competitive MAO-A inhibitor.

Complete Chloroplast Genome of the Inverted Repeat-Lacking Species and Development of Polymorphic Simple Sequence Repeat Markers.

Background: is an economically important forage crop in South Korea and China. Although detailed genetic and genomic data can improve population genetic studies, conservation efforts, and improved breeding of crops, few such data are available for species in general and none at all for . Therefore, the main objectives of this study were to sequence, assemble, and annotate chloroplast genome and to identify simple sequence repeats (SSRs) as polymorphic genetic markers.

Phylogeography and Antioxidant Activity of Proso Millet ( L.).

Proso millet ( L.) or broomcorn millet is among the most important food crops to be domesticated by humans; it is widely distributed in America, Europe, and Asia. In this study, we genotyped 578 accessions of .

Evaluation of Genetic Diversity and Population Structure Analysis among Germplasm of by SSR Markers.

is a popular edible mushroom that is cultivated worldwide. Due to its secondary homothallic nature, cultivated strains have low genetic diversity, and breeding novel strains is challenging. The aim of this study was to investigate the genetic diversity and population structure of globally collected .

Identification of Species Native to South Korea Using Molecular and Morphological Characteristics.

Recently, within the Fabaceae family, the genus has been recognized for its vital role in sustainable agriculture. species are economically important grain and forage crops. However, the presence of complex morphological characteristics makes identification and recognition of native species difficult.

Establishment of a UPLC-PDA/ESI-Q-TOF/MS-Based Approach for the Simultaneous Analysis of Multiple Phenolic Compounds in Amaranth (. and ).

We used ultraperformance liquid chromatography coupled with a photodiode-array detector and electrospray ionization quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-PDA/ESI-Q-TOF/MS) to rapidly and accurately quantify 17 phenolic compounds. Then, we applied this method to the seed and leaf extracts of two species to identify and quantify phenolic compounds other than the 17 compounds mentioned above. Compounds were eluted within 30 min on a C18 column using a mobile phase (water and acetonitrile) containing 0.

(Saxifragaceae), a new species from South Korea.

A new species B.U.Oh & H.

Interspecific variation of seed morphological and micro-morphological traits in the genus Vicia (Fabaceae).

Seed macro- and micro-morphology were analyzed to evaluate their capacity to discriminate species in the genus Vicia (Fabaceae). To assess the interspecific variation of the taxa in the genus Vicia, 41 accessions were obtained from the USDA-ARS germplasm collection in the USA and 19 accessions were collected from Korea. Seed morphological characteristics such as shape, color, mottling, finish, length, width, diameter, hilum shape, hilum color, hilum length, and lens distance from the hilum were examined under a stereomicroscope.

Brassinosteroids facilitate xylem differentiation and wood formation in tomato.

BR signaling pathways facilitate xylem differentiation and wood formation by fine tuning SlBZR1/SlBZR2-mediated gene expression networks involved in plant secondary growth. Brassinosteroid (BR) signaling and BR crosstalk with diverse signaling cues are involved in the pleiotropic regulation of plant growth and development. Recent studies reported the critical roles of BR biosynthesis and signaling in vascular bundle development and plant secondary growth; however, the molecular bases of these roles are unclear.