Published in Nature Genetics · View the paper (DOI)
The study provides a detailed understanding of the peanut plant's genomic history and the molecular mechanisms underlying its growth and development. Researchers have identified potential leads for improving crop resilience to diseases and pests, including geographic origin information and DNA swapping patterns.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Peanut genome sequenced with unprecedented accuracy US Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Research Service · May 1, 2019 · first to report
- Researchers crack the peanut genome University of Georgia · May 2, 2019