Konstantinos G. Alexiou

The paper develops a TILLING platform in Cannabis sativa for mutation discovery and crop improvement, identifying mutations linked to agronomic traits.

The paper introduces a method to reconstruct elite genotypes in clonally-reproducing plants by selecting marker-based lines that retain the genetic architecture of a top-performing cultivar with agronomically relevant differences.

The paper estimates the almond genome size and assembly, identifies transposable elements (TEs) as key drivers of divergence between almond and peach genomes, and highlights TE insertions affecting gene expression in traits like kernel taste and mesocarp formation.