Reference genome sequence of the model plant Setaria

Completion of genome sequences for the diploid Setaria italica reveals features of C4 photosynthesis that could enable improvement of the polyploid biofuel crop switchgrass (Panicum virgatum). The genetic basis of biotechnologically relevant traits, including drought tolerance, photosynthetic efficiency and flowering control, is also highlighted. We generated a high-quality reference genome sequence for foxtail millet (Setaria italica). The ∼400-Mb assembly covers ∼80% of the genome and >95% of the gene space. The assembly was anchored to a 992-locus genetic map and was annotated by comparison with >1.3 million expressed sequence tag reads. We produced more than 580 million RNA-Seq reads to facilitate…

• NS
  National Science Foundation
• UD
  U.S. Department of Energy

  Awards: DEAC0205CH11231, DEAC0500OR22725, DEFG0208ER64636
• UO
  University of Delaware
• CU
  Clemson University
• UO
  University of Missouri
• OC
  Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology
• JG
  Joint Genome Institute
• NI
  National Institute of Food and Agriculture
• OO
  Office of Science

  Award: DEAC0205CH11231