High-quality Chromosomal-Level Genome Assembly of the Wasabi (Eutrema japonicum) 'Magic'.

Wasabi (Eutrema japonicum) is a plant belonging to the Brassicaceae family that produces its distinctive pungent taste through allyl isothiocyanate. This study achieved a high-quality chromosome-level genome assembly of the E. japonicum 'Magic' bred in Korea for its rapid growth cycle.

Digitalizing breeding in plants: A new trend of next-generation breeding based on genomic prediction.

As the world's population grows and food needs diversification, the demand for cereals and horticultural crops with beneficial traits increases. In order to meet a variety of demands, suitable cultivars and innovative breeding methods need to be developed. Breeding methods have changed over time following the advance of genetics.