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)

Common tobacco

Nicotiana tabacum, the cultivated tobacco, is a plant species cultivated for tobacco products. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding tobacco genetics, nicotine biosynthesis, and plant defense mechanisms. 10.1038/ncomms4833 (May 8, 2014)

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)

O. lucimarinus

Ostreococcus lucimarinus is a marine green alga species. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding marine phytoplankton ecology, photosynthesis, and global carbon cycling. 10.1073/pnas.0611046104 (May 1, 2007)

Common sunflower

Helianthus annuus, the common sunflower, is a versatile crop cultivated for its edible seeds and oil. Its genome sequencing aids in sunflower breeding for improved yield, oil content, and stress tolerance. 10.1038/nature22380 (May 22, 2017)

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)

Coffee

Coffea arabica, the Arabica coffee plant, is prized for its superior flavor and aroma. Its genome sequencing aids in coffee breeding for disease resistance, yield improvement, and quality enhancement. 10.1038/s41598-020-61216-7 (Mar 13, 2020)

Garden pea

Pisum sativum, the garden pea, is a widely cultivated legume species. Its genome sequencing aids in understanding pea genetics, plant breeding, and traits related to yield, quality, and stress tolerance. 10.1038/s41588-019-0480-1 (Sep 2, 2019)