Genome assembly and population genomic analysis of Aegilops caudata uncover a rich source for disease and insect pest resistance for wheat improvement
Honglian Ye, Prakitchai Chotewutmontri, Naxin Huo, Hanchang Chang, Daryl L. Klindworth, Kirk Anderson, Sam Gale, Genqiao Li, Fazal Manan, Qijun Zhang, Eric Yao, Swarupa Nanda Mandal, Jennifer N. Bragg, Amanda R. Peters Haugrud, Pablo D. Olivera, , Yong Gu
This paper presents a high-quality genome assembly of Aegilops caudata and identifies novel resistance genes for wheat pests and diseases through population genomic analysis.
bioRxiv · Dec 23, 2025 · PreprintGenomics