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Reneth A. Millas

University of MinnesotaORCID 0000-0001-5608-0458Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Organism:plant (other)· 3 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 3 Approach:statistical model· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Research Focus:genome assembly· 1 Research Focus:GWAS / association mapping· 1 Research Focus:variant calling· 1

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Jennifer KimballiD· 3 shared Lillian McGilpiD· 3 shared Laura M. ShannoniD· 2 shared Matthew HaasiD· 2 shared Mingqin ShaoiD· 2 shared Alan Mickelson· 1 shared Anthony J. KerniD· 1 shared Candice N. HirschiD· 1 shared

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GenomicsbioRxivPreprintApr 19, 2026

Single-Plant Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies Loci Controlling Multiple Vegetative Architecture Traits in Cultivated Northern Wild Rice (Zizania palustris L.)

Lillian McGilp, Reneth A. Millas, Alan Mickelson…·Jennifer Kimball

This study uses single-plant GWAS to identify genetic loci controlling vegetative traits in Northern Wild Rice, finding polygenic control and shared loci across multiple traits.

1 citation

plant (other)whole-genome sequencing

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GeneticsEcology and EvolutionPeer-reviewedMar 1, 2025

Towards Stewardship of Wild Species and Their Domesticated Counterparts: A Case Study in Northern Wild Rice (Zizania palustris L.)

Lillian McGilp, Matthew Haas, Mingqin Shao…·Jennifer Kimball

This study genotyped 839 Northern Wild Rice individuals using GBS, identified 5,955 SNPs, and analyzed genetic diversity and population structure, finding geographic clustering in wild populations and genetic distinction between wild and cultivated NWR.

4 citations

plant (other)whole-genome sequencing

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GenomicsThe Plant JournalPeer-reviewedJul 26, 2021

Whole Genome Assembly and Annotation of Northern Wild Rice, Zizania palustris L., Supports a Whole Genome Duplication in the Zizania Genus

Matthew Haas, Thomas J. Y. Kono, Marissa G. Macchietto…·Jennifer Kimball

The paper presents a high-quality whole genome assembly and annotation of Northern Wild Rice, revealing a whole genome duplication event in the Zizania genus.

22 citations

plant (other)whole-genome sequencing

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