Genomic and ecological characterization of unclassified tetraploid Echinochloa plants distributed in northern Japan
Tomomi Kubo, Hikari Ikeda, Kentaro Yasuda, Shunji Kurokawa
This study characterizes unclassified tetraploid Echinochloa plants in Japan, revealing their distinct genomic composition and ecological distribution, suggesting a potential new origin for hexaploid E. crus-galli.
bioRxiv · Sep 11, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology