A5030342705- Date Palm Research Studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Genetic and Environmental Crop Studies
- Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities
- Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management
- Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Chromosomal and Genetic Variations
- Plant Reproductive Biology
- Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
- Plant tissue culture and regeneration
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
United Arab Emirates University
2019-2024
Palm Research Center
2017
Abstract Date palms ( Phoenix dactylifera ) are an important fruit crop of arid regions the Middle East and North Africa. Despite its importance, few genomic resources exist for date palms, hampering evolutionary studies this perennial species. Here we report improved long-read genome assembly P. that is 772.3 Mb in length, with contig N50 897.2 Kb, use to perform genome-wide association (GWAS) sex determining region 21 traits. We find a color GWAS at R2R3-MYB transcription factor VIRESCENS...
Volatile organic compounds are key components of the fruit metabolome that contribute to traits such as aroma and taste. Here we report on diversity 90 flavor-related in date palms (Phoenix dactylifera L.) including 80 volatile compounds, which collectively represent volatilome, well 6 acids, 4 sugars tree-ripened fruits. We characterize these 148 representing 135 varieties using headspace solid-phase microextraction gas chromatography. discovered new unknown palm 2-methoxy-4-vinylphenol, an...
Summary - In palms, many dioecious species have emerged from at least 8 independent events, yet the mechanisms of sex determination remain poorly understood. Here, we identify and compare chromosomes Kerriodoxa elegans with those well-studied date palm ( Phoenix dactylifera ), which evolved dioecy independently a hermaphroditic common ancestor. We developed target sequence capture kits inferred sex-linked genes using probabilistic approach in both species. find striking similarity between...