Plant Genetic and Mutation Studies

Sequencing 4.3 million mutations in wheat promoters to understand and modify gene expression

The paper sequences 4.3 million promoter mutations and 4.7 million coding mutations in wheat to understand gene function and improve agronomic traits.

The identification and analysis of meristematic mutations within the apple tree that developed the RubyMac sport mutation

The paper identifies and analyzes de novo mutations and somatic gene conversions in an apple tree's sport mutation, linking them to fruit coloration changes and genomic biases.

Direct access to millions of mutations by Whole Genome Sequencing of an oilseed rape mutant population

The paper sequenced whole genomes of an oilseed rape mutant population to catalog mutations induced by EMS mutagenesis and provides an online tool for mutation identification.

Persistence of parental age effect on somatic mutation rates across generations in Arabidopsis.

The paper shows that parental age effects on somatic mutation rates in Arabidopsis persist across generations, with varying patterns in mutation rates depending on the generation and type of mutation.

A High-Resolution Method for the Systematic Detection of EMS-Induced Mutations in a Sequenced Population

The paper introduces a high-resolution method to detect EMS-induced mutations in sorghum mutants, improving SNP detection accuracy and uncovering additional false-negative mutations.

Comparative Analysis of Sorghum EMS Mutants and Natural Populations

The paper generates a large-scale genomic resource of sorghum EMS mutants, identifying disruptive mutations in over 15,500 genes and making data accessible via BSAseq integration and a web tool.

Genome-wide DNA mutations in Arabidopsis plants after multigenerational exposure to high temperature

This study shows that long-term high temperatures increase mutation rates and alter mutation patterns in Arabidopsis plants.

ATP-dependent Clp protease subunit C1, HvClpC1, is a strong candidate gene for barley variegation mutant luteostrians as revealed by genetic mapping and genomic re-sequencing

Mutational effects of ubiquitously present gamma radiation on Arabidopsis thaliana: insight into radiosensitivity in the reproductive stage

The paper assesses mutational effects of gamma radiation on Arabidopsis thaliana, finding increased de novo mutations with radiation dose and higher mutagenic effects during the reproductive stage.

Fast neutron mutagenesis in soybean creates frameshift mutations

This study analyzes small insertions and deletions (indels) in soybean lines mutagenized by fast neutron irradiation, finding that while SNPs are likely spontaneous, indels are enriched and increase loss-of-function mutations.

Cytologic, Genetic, and Proteomic Analysis of a Yellow Leaf Mutant of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.), Siyl-1

The paper analyzes a yellow leaf mutant in sesame to identify genetic and proteomic changes affecting leaf color and chlorophyll content.

Whole genome sequence accuracy is improved by replication in a population of mutagenized sorghum.

The paper improves whole genome sequence accuracy by using replication to detect false positives in mutagenized sorghum, identifying 1.2 million high-quality EMS-induced SNPs.

A SIMPLE pipeline for mapping point mutations

The paper develops a pipeline for mapping point mutations using next-generation sequencing data, validated in Arabidopsis.

Validated Bayesian differentiation of causative and passenger mutations

The paper develops a Bayesian method to identify causative mutations from multiple candidate mutations in mutants, validated by genetic data and enriched for conserved functions.