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Mary Lu Arpaia

University of California, RiversideORCID 0000-0001-6980-5091Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Genomics· 2 Evolutionary Biology· 1

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Organism:plant (other)· 3 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Approach:statistical model· 2 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 2 Research Focus:database / resource· 1 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 1 Research Focus:genome assembly· 1

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Edwin SolaresiD· 3 shared Eric Focht· 3 shared Brandon S. GautiD· 2 shared Dario CantùiD· 2 shared Rosa Elia Figueroa-BalderasiD· 2 shared Abraham Morales‐CruziD· 1 shared Andrea MinioiD· 1 shared Brianna SancheziD· 1 shared

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GenomicsbioRxivPreprintOct 18, 2026

Thille, a chromosome-level type B avocado genome, and the structural and allelic variation at candidate flowering-type loci

Edwin Solares, Edward Tang, Brianna Sanchez…·Mary Lu Arpaia

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome of a type B avocado cultivar, identifies structural variations at flowering-type loci, and predicts the flowering type of a West Indian accession.

DOI 10.64898/2026.10.12.756161

plant (other)whole-genome sequencing

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Evolutionary BiologyProceedings of the National Academy of SciencesPeer-reviewedJul 28, 2026

Balanced polymorphism in a floral transcription factor underlies an ancient rhythm of daily sex alternation in avocado

Jeffrey S. Groh, Marllon Fernando Soares dos Santos, Emmanuel Ávila de Dios…·Graham Coop

The paper identifies a polymorphic transcription factor, SDMYB, responsible for daily sex alternation in avocado and related species, showing balancing selection over millions of years.

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GenomicsG3 Genes Genomes GeneticsPeer-reviewedDec 8, 2022

Insights into the domestication of avocado and potential genetic contributors to heterodichogamy

Edwin Solares, Abraham Morales‐Cruz, Rosa Elia Figueroa-Balderas…·Brandon S. Gaut

This study creates a reference genome for avocado and identifies genes potentially contributing to heterodichogamy through population genomics analysis.

33 citations

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