Poplar Genomics is Getting Popular: The Impact of the Poplar Genome Project on Tree Research

• DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-44715
• Publication Date: 2004-02-17T20:19:52Z
• Authors: G. A. Tuskan; S. P. DiFazio; T. Teichmann
• Keywords: Populus trichocarpa

Abstract: Trees, due to their long life‐span, have characteristics that distinguish them from annual, herbaceous plants. It is likely many of these properties are based on a tree‐specific genetic foundation. The U.S. Department Energy initiated genome‐sequencing project for Populus, model perennial plant. Through international collaboration and input the sequencing effort, annotated whole genome sequence Populus trichocarpa will be released public in early 2004. This genomic resource will, first time, allow comparison between an annual plant basis therefore provide clues molecular research questions like dormancy, development secondary cambium, juvenile‐mature phase change, or long‐term host‐pest interactions. approximately 520 Mbp complement expand knowledge provided so far by 125 000 ESTs poplar available databases. article introduces programmes points out significance research.