articleNatureJul 10, 2012HYBRID OA

The banana (Musa acuminata) genome and the evolution of monocotyledonous plants

ADAngélique D’HontFDFrance DenœudJAJean‐Marc AuryFBFranc‐Christophe BaurensFCFrançoise Carreel

Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement · Amélioration Génétique et Adaptation des Plantes méditerranéennes et tropicales · +19 more institutions

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The sequencing and analysis of the banana genome is reported; these results inform plant phylogenetic relationships and genome evolution, and provide a resource for future genetic improvement of this important crop species. Bananas (Musa spp.) are a staple food and a major source of income in many tropical and subtropical countries. This paper reports the sequencing and analysis of the banana genome. This is the first non-grass monocotyledon to have its genome sequenced, providing an important bridge for comparative genome analysis in plants. Global banana production is under threat from increasingly well-adapted pests and diseases, so the availability of the genome sequence is an important resource for future…

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  • Biology
  • Musa acuminata
  • Genome
  • Domestication
  • Embryo rescue
  • Whole genome sequencing
  • Musaceae
  • Ploidy
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