Natural variation in plants articles from across Nature Portfolio

Natural variation in plants refers to the genetic diversity of a single plant species in the wild. Natural variation is a valuable source of beneficial traits for plant breeding.

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27 March 2023 | Open Access

Preadapted to adapt: underpinnings of adaptive plasticity revealed by the downy brome genome

A high-quality chromosome-scale reference genome for the invasive weed Bromus tectorum is assembled and its utility demonstrated through a genome wide association study identifying QTLs that affect reproductive phenology and plant height.
- Samuel R. Revolinski
- , Peter J. Maughan
- & Ian C. Burke
Communications Biology 6, 326
Research
27 March 2023 | Open Access

Long term nitrogen deficiency alters expression of miRNAs and alters nitrogen metabolism and root architecture in Indian dwarf wheat (Triticum sphaerococcum Perc.) genotypes
- Samrat Das
- , Dalveer Singh
- & Lekshmy Sathee
Scientific Reports 13, 5002
Research
27 March 2023 | Open Access

Large haploblocks underlie rapid adaptation in the invasive weed Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ambrosia artemisiifolia is an invasive weed and primary cause of pollen-induced hayfever. Here, the authors report its chromosome-level phased genome assembly, examine genome-wide variation among modern and historic accessions, and identify large haploblocks underling rapid adaptation.
- Paul Battlay
- , Jonathan Wilson
- & Kathryn A. Hodgins
Nature Communications 14, 1717
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24 March 2023 | Open Access

The core metabolome and root exudation dynamics of three phylogenetically distinct plant species

Root exudates display a diurnal signature, change with growth environment, and can be divided into a core metabolome common to multiple plant species, and specialized exudates produced by distinct species.
- Sarah McLaughlin
- , Kateryna Zhalnina
- & Joelle Sasse
Nature Communications 14, 1649
Research
08 March 2023 | Open Access

The giant diploid faba genome unlocks variation in a global protein crop

Using a high-quality chromosome-scale assembly of the faba bean genome, the genetic basis of seed size and hilum colour is explored.
- Murukarthick Jayakodi
- , Agnieszka A. Golicz
- & Stig Uggerhøj Andersen
Nature 615, 652-659
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02 March 2023 | Open Access

Allelic variation of TaWD40-4B.1 contributes to drought tolerance by modulating catalase activity in wheat

Drought stress limits wheat production around the world. Here, the authors report allelic variation of a WD40 encoding gene TaWD40-4B.1 contributes to wheat drought tolerance by interacting with canonical catalases as a chaperone to promote their activities to avoid ROS over accumulation.
- Geng Tian
- , Shubin Wang
- & Mengcheng Wang
Nature Communications 14, 1200

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Research Highlights | 28 November 2022

Branching for yield
- Jun Lyu
Nature Plants 8, 1334
News & Views | 18 November 2022

Discovery of genes conferring host resistance to sweet potato weevils

Sweet potato weevils (SPWs) pose one of the greatest challenges to sweet potato production worldwide; however, the genetic basis of SPW resistance remains unclear. This study identifies two major SPW resistance genes in sweet potato and provides new insights into the mechanisms by which sweet potato defends against SPWs.

Nature Plants 8, 1341-1342
Research Highlights | 12 October 2022

Empowered pea genomics
- Jun Lyu
Nature Plants 8, 1137
Research Highlights | 09 September 2022

New effectors uncovered
- Jun Lyu
Nature Plants 8, 982
Comments & Opinion | 04 August 2022

Safeguarding natural forests through the voluntary REDD+ scheme

Over 100 of the world’s leaders pledged to end deforestation by 2030 at the COP26 climate summit in a bid to limit global warming to 1.5 °C. The REDD+ scheme is the best hope to achieving this target.
- Maren Pauly
- & Josh Tosteson
Nature Plants 8, 861-866
Research Highlights | 16 June 2022

Floor is lava
- Guillaume Tena
Nature Plants 8, 599

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Natural variation in plants articles from across Nature Portfolio

Latest Research and Reviews

Preadapted to adapt: underpinnings of adaptive plasticity revealed by the downy brome genome

Long term nitrogen deficiency alters expression of miRNAs and alters nitrogen metabolism and root architecture in Indian dwarf wheat (Triticum sphaerococcum Perc.) genotypes

Large haploblocks underlie rapid adaptation in the invasive weed Ambrosia artemisiifolia

The core metabolome and root exudation dynamics of three phylogenetically distinct plant species

The giant diploid faba genome unlocks variation in a global protein crop

Allelic variation of TaWD40-4B.1 contributes to drought tolerance by modulating catalase activity in wheat

News and Comment

Branching for yield

Discovery of genes conferring host resistance to sweet potato weevils

Empowered pea genomics

New effectors uncovered

Safeguarding natural forests through the voluntary REDD+ scheme

Floor is lava

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