Chris D Dardick

Improved genome assembly of double haploid Prunus persica siblings Lovell 2D and Lovell 5D and the peach NLRome

The paper improves the genome assembly of two peach doubled haploid varieties using third-generation sequencing and enhances gene and NLR annotations.

Benchmarking SNP-Calling Accuracy Against Known Citrus Pedigrees Reveals Pangenome Advantages Over Linear References

The paper benchmarks SNP-calling accuracy using pangenomes and linear references in citrus hybrids, finding improved performance with pangenome graphs in haplotype reconstruction.

Working smarter, not harder: silencing LAZY1 in Prunus domestica causes outward, wandering branch orientations with commercial and ornamental applications.

This study silences LAZY1 in plums to alter branch orientation, resulting in open canopies and easier orchard management with commercial and ornamental benefits.

Temporal Changes in The Proanthocyanidins to Anthocyanins Ratio During Dormancy Associate with Bloom Time Variations in Peach

This study identifies the PA/ACNs ratio as a marker for dormancy phases and links it to bloom time variations in peach trees through metabolomics and molecular experiments.