Pineapple Genome: A Reference for Monocots and CAM Photosynthesis

Research output: Contribution to journalShort surveypeer-review

17 Scopus citations

Abstract

Pineapple occupies an important phylogenetic position and its reference genome expedites genomic research within the family Bromeliaceae and more widely among monocots. One such research focus is the evolution of crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) photosynthesis. Acquiring circadian clock cis-regulatory elements in CAM-related genes might be a critical step in the evolution of this form of photosynthesis. Follow-up studies will clarify the processes and evolutionary forces leading to the multiple independent origins of CAM photosynthesis within the family Bromeliaceae and in over 400 genera across 36 families.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)690-696
Number of pages7
JournalTrends in Genetics
Volume32
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2016
Externally publishedYes

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Pineapple Genome: A Reference for Monocots and CAM Photosynthesis'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this