Genome-wide homology analysis reveals new insights into the origin of the wheat B genome
Wei Zhang, Mingyi Zhang, Xianwen Zhu, Yaping Cao, Qing Sun, Guojia Ma, Shiaoman Chao, Changhui Yan, Steven S. Xu, Xiwen Cai
The paper identifies homology between wheat chromosome 1B and Ae. speltoides chromosome 1S, suggesting Ae. speltoides contributed to the wheat B genome's origin but is not its exclusive ancestor.
bioRxiv · Oct 2, 2017 · PreprintGenetics