Robbie Waugh

The paper links structural variation to regulatory genome function in barley by analyzing epigenomic data across multiple genotypes and developmental contexts.

This study identifies and characterizes 13 HvHMA genes in barley, revealing their diverse expression patterns and functional roles beyond heavy metal homeostasis.

This study uses environmental DNA from Lake Tjornin to challenge the narrative of Norse-induced environmental collapse in Reykjavik, showing dynamic human-environment interactions shaped by both cultural practices and external stressors.

This study identifies HvBDG1 as a gene essential for barley cuticular integrity and wax bloom, showing its interaction with SHINE transcription factors in cuticle development and revealing NUD's broader role beyond grain-specific functions.

The paper identifies MKK3 haplotypes in barley that influence seed dormancy and end-use traits through post-domestication selection, linking them to climate adaptation.

This study identifies new QTLs and candidate genes for yield and agronomic traits in spring barley through a meta-analysis of field trials across Europe.

This study re-evaluates barley domestication history using genetic data, showing a monophyletic origin and identifying the Fertile Crescent as the likely domestication site.

The paper sequenced wild barley to identify genetic markers linked to agronomic traits and found novel loci for stem rust resistance and days to heading.

This study presents a barley pangenome revealing structural variation linked to traits like disease resistance and plant architecture, highlighting its role in adaptive evolution.

This study evaluates the benefits of using genotype-specific references for transcriptome analysis in barley, showing improved transcript diversity and accuracy compared to a common reference.

The paper develops EoRNA, a barley gene and transcript abundance database, using RNA-seq data from 22 experiments across 843 samples to provide gene and transcript expression profiles.

3D RNA-seq provides a user-friendly tool for differential expression, alternative splicing, and transcript usage analysis of RNA-seq data without requiring programming skills.

The paper analyzes RNA-seq data from barley anthers and meiocytes to show that gene expression changes are most significant at meiosis entry, with lncRNAs being downregulated and only 24% of meiotic gene orthologues showing differential expression.

The paper presents a high-quality genome assembly for the barley cultivar Golden Promise, useful for genetic research and CRISPR-Cas9 experiments.

The paper identifies a haplotype variant in the HKT1;5 gene associated with increased grain sodium content in barley, showing its functional impact and potential role in selection.

The paper develops BaRTv1.0, a high-quality barley reference transcript dataset, enabling accurate RNA-seq analysis of gene expression and alternative splicing.

TRITEX improves chromosome-scale genome assemblies for Triticeae crops using open-source tools and multiple sequencing data types.