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Investigation of the R2R3-MYB gene family in chickpea with collaborators at Bielefeld University and NIPGR: doi.org/10.1007/s00425… #MYBs #Evolution 7/🧵

Vaccinium species are not just tasty—they're packed with flavonoids that boost health & color! 🌿🔬 Recent advances in genomics are unlocking the secrets of these superfruits, paving the way for better berries! 🫐 doi.org/10.1093/plphys… #PlantScience #Genomics #Flavonoids 11/🧵

🍌 Bananas with a health boost? This study uncovers key transcription factors regulating anthocyanin biosynthesis in bananas! By decoding the MBW complex, the way for anthocyanin-packed bananas is paved: doi.org/10.1186/s13104… 🌱🔬 #BananaScience #Anthocyanins #Biotech 12/🧵

🌿❄️ In the freezing, UV-intense Himalayas, Rheum nobile developed specialized leaves that trap warmth and filter light — creating mini-greenhouses. Genome analysis uncovers genetic networks behind this adaptation: doi.org/10.1038/s42003… #Evolution #Botany #Genomics 14/🧵

Plants are molecular goldmines! 🌿🔬 New advances in plant genomics unlock their medicinal potential by mapping biosynthetic genes. A data-driven revolution for drug discovery! 🚀 doi.org/10.1186/s12864… #Genomics #MedicinalPlants #Biotech 15/🧵

A first genomic look at Ceratophyllum submersum, a plant thriving in eutrophic waters. This study assembled its plastome, shedding light on its evolution: doi.org/10.1186/s13104… #Genomics #Eutrophication #PlantScience 16/🧵

A genomic region linked to tolerance against beet cyst nematodes (BCN), a major sugar beet pest, was identified. A cluster of NLP7-like genes appear to play a crucial role - opening doors for BCN-resistant cultivars! 🌱🧬 doi.org/10.1186/s12864… #PlantScience #Genomics 20/🧵

Boosting data literacy through hands-on genomics: Students dive into DNA sequencing, genome assembly, and gene annotation - gaining real-world skills while leading their own research projects: doi.org/10.1515/jib-20… #Genomics #DataLiteracy #STEMEducation 21/🧵

Meet bHLH_annotator - a Python-based pipeline for automated functional annotation of bHLH transcription factors! It streamlines phylogenetic classification, detects key motifs, & enhances genome-wide studies in plants: doi.org/10.1186/s12864… 🌱💡 #Genomics #Bioinformatics 22/🧵

🌿🎨🧬 How were anthocyanins replaced by betalains? Multiple independent losses of the central anthocyanin synthesis gene TT19 and disruptions in the key regulatory complex: doi.org/10.1111/nph.19… #Evolution #Pigments #PlantScience 24/🧵

🌿🧬 On the future of plant genomics: From long-read sequencing to AI-powered functional annotation, this review explores the latest breakthroughs & key challenges in decoding plant genomes. Contains curated list of tools! preprints.org/manuscript/202… #Genomics #Bioinformatics 26/🧵

🎨🌿 What drives color variation in plants? A large-scale analysis across flowering plants reveals that MYB transcription factors are the most common culprits behind anthocyanin loss! 🌺🧬 doi.org/10.1186/s12870… #Genomics #PlantEvolution #Anthocyanins 27/🧵

🌱 de.NBI / ELIXIR-DE 🌱 will be supporting the PLANT 2030 "Introduction to #Bioinformatics" Spring School for early-stage #PlantScientists. Join us at Leibniz IPK in Gatersleben from May 13-16! For more details, visit: denbi.de/training-cours… 🌿 #PlantScience #Bioinformatics

Great Postdoc job, fascinating biological system. Study evolution in action based on large-scale sequence data - check it out!

Molecular and physiological characterization of brassinosteroid receptor BRI1 mutants in Sorghum bicolor Rico-Medina et al. CRAG 📖 nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/R5J4TYF7…

New Arabidopsis thaliana flower designs ✨