John T. Jones

The paper presents a high-quality genome of Solanum verrucosum, identifies candidate genes for a resistance gene, and characterizes centromeres and self-compatibility mechanisms.

Resistify identifies and classifies NLRs in plant genomes with high accuracy and speed, revealing a new association between NLRs and Helitron transposable elements.

The paper discovers unprecedented allelic variation in HYP effectors of plant-parasitic nematodes, revealing a novel mechanism of programmed genetic variation called HVD-editing.

This paper develops methods for delivering macromolecules and expressing exogenous mRNA in plant-parasitic nematodes, advancing functional genetic tools for these pests.