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Cynthia Webster

University of ConnecticutORCID 0000-0002-8646-1398Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 4 Organism:plant (other)· 3 Approach:statistical model· 3 Research Focus:genome assembly· 2 Research Focus:benchmarking· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 1

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Jill WegrzyniD· 4 shared Karl C. FetteriD· 3 shared Nicole PauloskiiD· 3 shared Rachel J. Waugh O'NeilliD· 3 shared Carolina JaraiD· 2 shared Carolyn C. PikeiD· 2 shared Cristopher R. Guzman-TorresiD· 2 shared Emily Strickland· 2 shared

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Chromosome-scale reference genomes for two walnuts: Juglans ailantifolia and Juglans cinerea implicate gene presence and absence in fungal defense divergence

Cynthia Webster, Karl C. Fetter, Anthony He, Cristopher R. Guzman-Torres, Carolina Jara, Keertana Chagari, Amanda Mueller, Stefan Wnuk, Harshita Akella, Emily Strickland, Emily Trybulec, David Baukus, Laurel Humphrey, Owen McEwing, Vidya S Vuruputoor, , Jill Wegrzyn

The paper presents chromosome-scale genomes for two walnut species and identifies gene presence/absence differences linked to fungal defense mechanisms between tolerant and susceptible populations.

bioRxiv · Aug 12, 2026 · PreprintGenomics

Unveiling the genetic blueprint of a desert scorpion: A chromosome-level genome of Hadrurus arizonensis provides the first reference for Parvorder Iurida

Meridia Jane Bryant, Asher M. Coello, Adam M. Glendening, Samuel A. Hilliman, Carolina Jara, Samuel S. Pring, A. Rivera, Jennifer Santiago Membreño, Lisa M. Nigro, Nicole Pauloski, Matthew R. Graham, Teisha King, Elizabeth L. Jockusch, Rachel J. Waugh O'Neill, Jill Wegrzyn, , Cynthia Webster

This paper presents the first chromosome-level genome assembly and annotation for the desert hairy scorpion Hadrurus arizonensis, providing a critical resource for arachnid phylogeny and functional genomics.

Genome Biology and Evolution · May 1, 2024Peer-reviewedGenomics

Conserving a threatened North American walnut: a chromosome-scale reference genome for butternut (Juglans cinerea)

Cristopher R. Guzman-Torres, Emily Trybulec, Hannah LeVasseur, Harshita Akella, Maurice Amee, Emily Strickland, Nicole Pauloski, Martin Williams, Jeanne Romero‐Severson, Sean Hoban, Keith Woeste, Carolyn C. Pike, Karl C. Fetter, Cynthia Webster, Michelle L. Neitzey, , Jill Wegrzyn

The paper presents a chromosome-scale reference genome for butternut (Juglans cinerea), an endangered species, using Oxford Nanopore sequencing and scaffolding with a related species genome.

G3 Genes Genomes Genetics · Aug 24, 2023Peer-reviewedGenomics

Welcome to the big leaves: best practices for improving genome annotation in non-model plant genomes

Vidya S Vuruputoor, Daniel L. Monyak, Karl C. Fetter, Cynthia Webster, Akriti Bhattarai, Bikash Shrestha, Sumaira Zaman, Jeremy Bennett, Susan L. McEvoy, Madison Caballero, Jill Wegrzyn

This study evaluates methods for improving genome annotation in non-model plants by testing workflows and inputs across five plant genomes.

Applications in Plant Sciences · Jul 1, 2023Peer-reviewedBioinformatics