Veit Schubert

Programmed chromosome elimination correlates with the overexpression of cohesin and additional B chromosome-encoded genes in Aegilops speltoides

The paper identifies genes and mechanisms involved in programmed chromosome elimination in Aegilops speltoides, focusing on B chromosome-encoded cohesin and centromere-related factors.

Triploidy is prominent in the duckweed Lemna minor complex

The paper analyzes duckweed clones to resolve taxonomic relationships and finds triploidy is common, with implications for classification and evolution.

Holocentromere diversity in Cyperaceae: contrasting repeat organisation in Mapanioideae and Cyperoideae

This study compares holocentromere organization in two Cyperaceae subfamilies, revealing differences in repeat structure and protein distribution associated with centromere function.

Newly unveiled meiosis elucidates the unreduced gamete frequency and its impact on evolution of the Lemna minor complex

The paper documents meiosis in Lemna species, identifies unreduced male gametes, and explores their implications for hybrid formation and evolution.

Nascent transcripts of LL2R tandem repeat nucleate locus-specific RNP condensates recruiting splicing factors

The paper identifies LL2R tandem repeats in chicken that form RNP condensates by recruiting splicing factors, revealing their role in nuclear compartment formation.

Complete genome sequence assembly elucidates evolution and regulation of 5S rDNA loci in the greater duckweed Spirodela polyrhiza

The paper resolves the molecular architecture of 5S rDNA loci in Spirodela polyrhiza using long-read sequencing and fluorescence in situ hybridization, revealing structural and regulatory differences between loci.

Hybridity of mainly asexually propagating duckweeds in genus Lemna - dead end or breakthrough?

This study investigates sexual reproduction in duckweed hybrids, finding that only established allotetraploids can reproduce sexually, suggesting they may drive speciation.

The C-terminal SUMOylation-dependent regulation of αKNL2 governs its centromere targeting and interaction with CENH3

This study identifies SUMOylation sites in KNL2 that are critical for its centromere targeting and interaction with CENH3 in Arabidopsis.

Kinetochore mutations and histone phosphorylation pattern changes preceded holo- and macro-monocentromere evolution

The paper compares centromere organization and (epi)genome features between two species with different centromere types, finding distinct histone phosphorylation patterns and kinetochore gene mutations.

Genome diversity and phylogeny of the section Alatae of genus Lemna (Lemnaceae), comprising the presumed species Lemna aequinoctialis, Le. perpusilla and Le. aoukikusa

The paper analyzes genomic diversity and phylogeny of Alatae Lemna species, revealing ploidy variation, hybridization, and taxonomic clarification of accessions.

Functional monocentricity with holocentric characteristics andchromosome-specific centromeres in a stick insect

The paper analyzes centromere structure and function in stick insects, revealing a functionally monocentric system with holocentric-like features and chromosome-specific centromeres.

Repeat-based holocentromeres of the woodrush Luzula sylvatica reveal new insights into the evolutionary transition from mono- to holocentricity

The paper identifies repeat-based holocentromeres in Luzula sylvatica and proposes mechanisms for the evolutionary transition from monocentric to holocentric chromosomes.

Meiotic DSB repair DNA synthesis tracts in Arabidopsis thaliana

The paper labels meiotic DNA synthesis tracts in Arabidopsis thaliana using EdU, revealing repair footprints of SPO11-dependent DSBs and providing insights into meiotic recombination mechanisms.

KNL1 and NDC80 represent new universal markers for the detection of functional centromeres in plants

The paper introduces antibodies against KNL1 and NDC80 as more versatile markers for detecting functional centromeres in plants compared to CENH3 antibodies.

Disruption of the standard kinetochore in holocentric Cuscuta species

This study shows that holocentric Cuscuta species have lost the standard kinetochore and SAC, with gene loss and protein mislocalization observed.

A simple model explains the cell cycle-dependent assembly of centromeric nucleosomes in holocentric species

The paper proposes a model explaining how centromeric nucleosomes assemble into line-like holocentromeres during chromosome condensation using polymer simulations.

Aiming off the target: studying repetitive DNA using target capture sequencing reads

This study evaluates the effectiveness of target capture sequencing (TCS) for characterizing repetitive DNA in Rhynchospora species, showing reliable results comparable to genome skims.

Unequal contribution of two paralogous centromeric histones to function the cowpea centromere

The paper investigates the functional roles of two paralogous CENH3 variants in cowpea centromeres, finding that CENH3.1 is essential for plant development and reproduction while CENH3.2 shows reduced functionality.

Genome sequence of the cluster root forming white lupin

The paper provides a high-quality genome sequence of white lupin and identifies a transcription factor regulating cluster root formation.