Carson Holt

Assembly and annotation of two high-quality columbid reference genomes from sequencing of a Columba livia x Columba guinea F1 hybrid

The paper presents high-quality genome assemblies and annotations for two pigeon species using long-read sequencing of an F1 hybrid, improving genomic resources for comparative genomics and functional studies.

A ROR2 coding variant is associated with craniofacial variation in domestic pigeons

The paper identifies a ROR2 coding variant associated with short beak morphology in domestic pigeons, linking it to craniofacial variation through QTL mapping and genomic analysis.

Two Genomic Loci Control Three Eye Colors in the Domestic Pigeon (Columba livia)

This study identifies two genomic loci associated with iris color variation in domestic pigeons, linking iris and plumage color traits and highlighting the role of gene duplicates in color evolution.

Improved genome assembly and annotation for the rock pigeon (Columba livia)

The paper updates the rock pigeon genome assembly and annotation, improving tools for evolutionary and functional genetic studies.