Hideki Hirakawa

The paper identifies a frameshift mutation in the UFO gene causing the marimo floral phenotype in gerbera by disrupting the LFY-UFO regulatory module.

This study shows how PSG2 antibody discriminates between sulfotyrosine and phosphotyrosine through a balance of direct interactions and desolvation effects.

The paper constructs chromosome-scale genomes for three Cupressaceae species to study chromosomal evolution and speciation, finding chromosomal rearrangements and segmental duplications contributed to species divergence.

The paper investigates the molecular evolution of terpene synthase genes in Fagaceae, revealing convergent evolution of isoprene synthase activity in two lineages within subgenus Quercus.

This study compares transcriptomes of cultured and in vivo chicken primordial germ cells using single-cell RNA sequencing, revealing shifts in gene regulatory networks and new intermediate cell states.

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome assembly of Gerbera hybrida using HiFi and Hi-C technologies, providing annotated nuclear, mitochondrial, and chloroplast genomes.

This study compares seasonal gene expression across four tree species, finding conserved winter rhythms and divergent summer patterns, suggesting a shared molecular calendar in winter.

The paper identifies a single MYB gene, SiMYB2, whose transcriptional selectivity causes unstable anthocyanin pigmentation in African violets through epigenetic regulation.

The paper presents a high-quality chromosome-scale genome assembly for the American Shorthair domestic cat breed, improving upon previous fragmented assemblies.

This paper presents high-quality chromosome-level genome assemblies for two highland quinoa inbred lines using PacBio HiFi sequencing and dpMIG-seq, enabling functional genomics research and gene identification for environmental adaptation and domestication.

This study generates high-quality haplotype-resolved genome assemblies for four coniferous tree species using long-read sequencing, revealing high heterozygosity and facilitating genetic and breeding research.

The paper presents a chromosome-scale genome assembly for hexaploid sweetpotato, identifying genes involved in starch, anthocyanin, and carotenoid pathways.

This paper presents the first genome sequence of the interspecific hybrid grape cultivar Shine Muscat, providing insights into its genome structure and gene content.

The paper generates and analyzes a draft genome sequence for horsegram, identifying specific genes and genome structure similarities with other legumes.

The paper analyzes the genome of common vetch (Vicia sativa) and finds high population-level heterozygosity linked to environmental adaptation.

This study presents the first chromosome-scale genome assembly of Eustoma grandiflorum, identifying 36,619 genes and genetic variants in nine commercial varieties.

This study presents a chromosome-scale genome assembly for the Japanese strawberry variety Reikou and identifies its likely progenitors as F. vesca and F. iinumae.

This study identifies a genomic region associated with pea pod color variation using genome sequencing and genetic analysis.

This study sequenced the Hydrangea macrophylla genome to identify DNA markers and causative genes for the double flower phenotype.

The paper presents a chromosome-scale genome assembly for L. japonicus Gifu, revealing differences in symbiotic gene organization compared to Medicago truncatula.

This study reports the genome sequence of a giant-rooted radish variety, Okute-Sakurajima, using long-read sequencing to overcome genome complexity and provides insights into giant root formation.

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

Hayai-Annotation Plants provides a fast and accurate gene annotation system for plant species, achieving 96.4% accuracy for Arabidopsis thaliana within five minutes.