Insights into the domestication of avocado and potential genetic contributors to heterodichogamy
Feb 1, 2023·
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Edwin Solares
Abraham Morales-Cruz
Rosa F. Balderas
Eric Focht
Vanessa E.T.M. Ashworth
et al.
Abstract
We investigate the domestication history of avocado (Persea americana) and identify potential genetic contributors to heterodichogamy, the unique synchronized daily sex alternation in avocado flowers. This work provides genomic resources and insights into the evolutionary history of this economically important crop.
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G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics
This first-author publication in G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics provides essential genomic resources for understanding avocado domestication and the fascinating phenomenon of heterodichogamy - the synchronized daily alternation between male and female flower phases.
Key Contributions:
- Comprehensive analysis of avocado domestication history
- Identification of genetic contributors to heterodichogamy
- Genomic resources for avocado breeding programs
Authors
Edwin Solares
(he/him)
Executive Director, ESB AI Lab Corporation
Executive Director of ESB AI Lab Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing
research in AI, machine learning, computer vision, and genomics. Previously a
Lecturer at UC San Diego. My research harnesses AI and bioinformatics for food
security and species conservation. Published in Nature Plants, PNAS, Genome
Research, and G3 (h-index: 7).
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