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Cheng Ai

Agricultural Genomics Institute at ShenzhenORCID 0000-0002-8067-3779Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Approach:statistical model· 2 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 2 Research Focus:genome assembly· 1 Research Focus:phylogenetics / evolution· 1 Organism:plant (other)· 1

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Alun LiiD· 2 shared Jue RuaniD· 2 shared Sheng ZhaoiD· 2 shared Xiaobo WangiD· 2 shared Yuxiao ChangiD· 2 shared Zhichao WuiD· 2 shared Benying LiuiD· 1 shared Chun-Lei MaiD· 1 shared

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The First High-Quality Reference Genome of Sika Deer Provides Insights for High-Tannin Adaptation

Xiumei Xing, Cheng Ai, Tianjiao Wang, Y. Li, Huitao Liu, Pengfei Hu, Guiwu Wang, Huamiao Liu, Hongliang Wang, Ranran Zhang, Junjun Zheng, Xiaobo Wang, Lei Wang, Yuxiao Chang, Qian Qian, , Yang Fu-he

The paper presents the first high-quality chromosome-level genome of sika deer and identifies UGT and CYP gene family expansions linked to tannin tolerance.

Genomics Proteomics & Bioinformatics · Jun 16, 2022Peer-reviewedGenomics

Population sequencing enhances understanding of tea plant evolution

Xinchao Wang, Feng Hu, Yuxiao Chang, Chun-Lei Ma, Liyuan Wang, Xinyuan Hao, Alun Li, Hao Cheng, Lu Wang, Peng Cui, Ji-Qiang Jin, Xiaobo Wang, Kang Wei, Cheng Ai, Sheng Zhao, , Yajun Yang

This study uses population sequencing to analyze tea plant evolution, revealing stronger selection for disease resistance and flavor in C. sinensis var. sinensis compared to C. sinensis var. assamica.

Nature Communications · Sep 7, 2020Peer-reviewedGenomics