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Scientists publish complete genome of Rosa roxburghii
Original: A telomere-to-telomere reference genome for Rosa roxburghii reveals lineage-specific diversification of triterpenoid biosynthesis
Researchers have assembled a telomere-to-telomere reference genome for Rosa roxburghii, the chestnut rose, and published the work in Nature. The analysis shows lineage-specific diversification of triterpenoid biosynthesis genes, shedding light on how the plant produces its medically relevant compounds and providing a resource for breeding and pharmacological research.
Why now: The complete genome assembly offers new insight into triterpenoid production in a plant of medicinal and horticultural interest.
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