Allen Van Deynze

The paper reports a de novo genome assembly and annotation of Ensete ventricosum landrace Mazia, revealing unique genomic features and functional signatures compared to banana sub-genomes.

This paper estimates heritability and identifies QTL for aerial root traits and yield components in maize, finding genetic overlap with introgression from wild mexicana.

The paper presents a high-quality, chromosome-level genome assembly of Coffea arabica var. Geisha, revealing insights into its evolutionary history and genetic basis for unique coffee qualities.

This paper presents a chromosome-scale genome assembly and genetic map for greater yam, identifies quantitative trait loci for disease and quality traits, and reveals domestication-related genetic patterns.

The paper presents a telomere-to-telomere genome assembly of Peronospora effusa, revealing genomic features and synteny with other oomycetes.

The paper presents high-quality draft genomes for jackfruit and breadfruit, revealing expanded gene families and insights into starch and sugar metabolism.

The paper presents a draft genome of Solanum aethiopicum, identifies expanded resistance and drought tolerance genes, and identifies SNPs linked to these traits for breeding applications.

This study uses Linked-Read sequencing to assemble a high-quality, contiguous reference genome for Capsicum annuum, demonstrating its utility for complex plant genomes.