Single-molecule sequencing and Hi-C-based proximity-guided assembly of amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) chromosomes provide insights into genome evolution

Single-molecule sequencing and Hi-C-based proximity-guided assembly of amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) chromosomes provide insights into genome evolution

Abstract Background Amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) was a food staple among the ancient civilizations of Central and South America that has recently received increased attention due to the high nutritional value of the seeds, with the potential to help alleviate malnutrition and food security...

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Main Authors: D. J. Lightfoot, D. E. Jarvis, T. Ramaraj, R. Lee, E. N. Jellen, P. J. Maughan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Biology
Subjects:
Amaranth
Amaranthaceae
Chromatin contact maps
Pseudochromosomes
Proximity-guided assembly
Hi-C
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12915-017-0412-4

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