Genome assembly and population analysis of tetraploid marama bean reveal two distinct genome types

Abstract Tylosema esculentum (marama bean), an underutilized orphan legume native to southern Africa, holds significant potential for domestication as a rescue crop to enhance local food security. Well-adapted to harsh desert environments, it offers valuable insights into plant resilience to extreme...

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Published in:	Scientific Reports
Main Authors:	Jin Li, Christopher Cullis
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
Subjects:	Marama bean Genome assembly Tetraploid Plant adaptation Phylogenetics Whole genome duplication (WGD)
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-86023-w