Akihiro Itai

This study develops a regeneration-selection strategy for apple x pear hybrids to enable genetic transformation and rapid flowering through over-expression of MdFT1.

This study uses 3D Gaussian Splatting to analyze spatial growth dynamics in Rosaceae fruits, revealing common growth gradients and phenotypic variability.

This study sequenced and analyzed the genomes of two early-flowering cherry varieties to identify genetic factors contributing to their early-flowering phenotype.

This paper presents the first chromosome-scale genome assembly of Japanese pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) variety 'Nijisseiki', revealing gene content and whole genome duplication.

The paper presents the phased genome of Somei-Yoshino flowering cherry, revealing its origin and gene expression changes during flowering.