Genome reconstruction in Cynara cardunculus taxa gains access to chromosome-scale DNA variation

Abstract The genome sequence of globe artichoke (Cynara cardunculus L. var. scolymus, 2n = 2x = 34) is now available for use. A survey of C. cardunculus genetic resources is essential for understanding the evolution of the species, carrying out genetic studies and for application of breeding strateg...

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Main Authors: Alberto Acquadro, Lorenzo Barchi, Ezio Portis, Giulio Mangino, Danila Valentino, Giovanni Mauromicale, Sergio Lanteri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2017-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-05085-7