Justin N. Vaughn

Genomic Characterization of Novel Endophyte Strains from Tall Fescue Shows Genome Fragmentation Post-Hybridization

This study characterizes the genomes of two novel Epichloe hybrid strains, showing fragmentation and rearrangement post-hybridization but retention of most gene homologs.

Long-Read Low-Pass Sequencing for High-Resolution Trait Mapping

This study develops and applies long-read low-pass sequencing for high-resolution trait mapping in peanut, showing improved variant detection and cost-effectiveness compared to short-read methods.

Graph-based pangenomics maximizes genotyping density and reveals structural impacts on fungal resistance

The paper uses graph-based pangenomics to improve genotyping density and reveal structural variation's role in fungal resistance in melon.

Gene disruption by structural mutations drives selection in US rice breeding over the last century

The paper tracks structural mutations in rice over a century of breeding, showing exonic mutations are removed more rapidly than other mutation types during selection.

crossword: A data-driven simulation language for the design of genetic-mapping experiments and breeding strategies

The paper introduces crossword, a data-driven simulation language for genetic-mapping experiments and breeding strategies, demonstrating its utility in QTL-seq design and genomic selection.