Akanksha Singh

Pleiotropy and repeated mutation drove convergent domestication of grain amaranth

This study shows that repeated mutations in a single gene caused white seed color and reduced dormancy in domesticated amaranth, providing a competitive advantage in agricultural environments.

Domestication of the ancient grain Amaranthus cruentus L.

This study uses whole genome sequencing to identify the geographic origin and domestication centers of Amaranthus cruentus in North America, revealing three genomic groups and gene flow with its wild relative.

Going New Places: Successful Adaptation and Genomic Integrity of Grain Amaranth in India

This study examines the genetic adaptation of grain amaranth in India, finding comparable diversity to its native range and identifying genomic loci linked to climate adaptation.