Haley J. Hale

The paper presents chromosome-level genome assemblies for four Amaranthus species, revealing conserved sex chromosome inversions and providing resources for evolutionary and agronomic research.

The paper identifies an X-linked sex determination mechanism in cannabis and hop, showing that an X-linked gene involved in ethylene biosynthesis controls female inflorescence development, while the Y chromosome lacks clear sex-determining genes.

The paper presents a chromosome-scale, haplotype-resolved genome assembly for Quercus virginiana, contributing to genomic resources for studying hybridization and structural genomic changes in oaks.

This study compares the evolution of XY sex chromosomes in two closely related Asparagus clades, revealing distinct genetic mechanisms and timing for the origin of dioecy.

The paper presents a fully phased, chromosome-scale genome of Honeycrisp apple, providing insights into genetic mechanisms of horticulturally important traits.