Eucalyptus grandis, commonly known as the rose gum or flooded gum, is one of the fastest-growing tree species, capable of reaching heights of up to 60 meters in optimal conditions. Its genome reveals adaptations for rapid growth, efficient water usage, and tolerance to diverse environmental conditions, while also highlighting its importance in bioenergy and challenges…
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Asian cultivated rice
Oryza sativa, the rice plant, is one of the most important cereal crops worldwide. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding rice genetics, evolution, and traits related to yield, quality, and stress tolerance. 10.1126/science.1068037 (Apr 5, 2002)
Cacao
Theobroma cacao, the cacao tree, is the source of cocoa beans used to produce chocolate. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding cacao genetics, disease resistance, and traits related to cocoa bean quality. 10.1038/ng.736 (Dec 26, 2010)
Jewel wasp
Nasonia vitripennis is a parasitic wasp species used as a model organism in evolutionary genetics research. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding insect genetics, development, and parasitic relationships. 10.1126/science.1178028 (Jan 15, 2010)
Sweet orange
Citrus sinensis, the sweet orange, is a widely cultivated fruit tree species. Its genome sequencing aids in citrus breeding programs, disease resistance research, and understanding fruit development. 10.1038/ng.2472 (Nov 25, 2012)
Wine grape
Vitis vinifera, the common grapevine, is a fruit-bearing plant species cultivated for grapes used in winemaking. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding grape genetics, vine development, and wine quality. 10.1038/nature06148 (Aug 26, 2007)
Wild strawberry
Fragaria vesca, the woodland strawberry, is a wild relative of cultivated strawberries. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding strawberry genetics, evolution, and traits related to fruit quality. 10.1038/ng.740 (Dec 26, 2010)
Domestic silkworm
Bombyx mori, the silkworm, is a domesticated insect species used for silk production. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding silk production, insect genetics, and developing transgenic silkmoth strains. 10.1093/dnares/11.1.27 (Feb 1, 2004)
Honey bee
Apis mellifera, the western honeybee, plays a crucial role in pollination and honey production. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding bee biology, behavior, and factors affecting bee health. 10.1038/nature05260 (Oct 26, 2006)
Water bear
Hypsibius dujardini, commonly known as the water bear or tardigrade, is a microscopic animal known for its extreme resilience to environmental stress. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding tardigrade biology and adaptation. 10.1073/pnas.1510461112 (Nov 23, 2015)