Papaver somniferum, the opium poppy, is a medicinal and ornamental plant known for producing pharmacologically important benzylisoquinoline alkaloids such as morphine and codeine. Its poppy seeds are used for culinary applications as breads and cakes. This is because the alkaloids are mainly concentrated in the latex of the immature capsule, while mature seeds contain negligible…
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Whale shark
The whale shark, is the largest fish in the world. Its genome presents long neuron-related genes as some other long-lived organisms. 10.1186/s12864-017-3926-9 Author: Tomas González Dantas
Urinary blood fluke
Urinary schistosomiasis has afflicted humans for over 5,000 years. Ancient Egyptian papyri record “bloody urine” (parasite eggs were found in mummies dating to 1250–1000 BC) and in 1798 Napoleon’s soldiers dubbed Egypt “the land of menstruating men” due to widespread haematuria. 10.1038/ng.1065 Author: Oscar Gonzalo Figueredo
Beet
Beta vulgaris, the beet, is cultivated for its colorful, fleshy roots and nutritious leaves rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Its genome is diploid and encodes genes important for sugar production, making it a vital crop in temperate regions worldwide. J. C., Minoche, A. E., Holtgräwe, D., Capella-Gutiérrez, S., Zakrzewski, F., Tafer, H., Rupp, O.,…
Atlantic horseshoe crab
Limulus polyphemus, the Atlantic horseshoe crab, is a marine arthropod considered a “living fossil” extending back approximately 450 million years. The blood color is blue due to the presence of hemocyanin and contains amoebocytes, used to detect toxins. Its genome presents specific duplications of genes related to innate immunity. https://doi.org/10.1186/2047-217X-3-9, 05/14/2014 Author: Guillem Dachs Margarit
Myxococcus xanthus
Myxococcus xanthus is a social eubacterial predator that exhibits various forms of self-organizing behavior in response to environmental cues. Its genome offers unparalleled access to a regulatory network that controls development and that organizes cell movement on surfaces. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0607335103 (December/19/2006) Author: Carolina Doñate Alarcón
S. solfataricus
Saccharolobus solfataricus is an archaeal species that thrives in volcanic environments with high temperatures and acidity. It serves as a model organism for studying DNA replication, the cell cycle, chromosomal integration, transcription, RNA processing, and translation. 10.1073/pnas.141222098 (Jun 26, 2001) Author: Mar Iglesias Navarrete
Pyrolobus fumarii
Pyrolobus fumarii is a hyperthermophilic chemolithoautotroph known as the primary producer of organic matter at deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Its genome sequencing provides insights into early life evolution and extremophile adaptations. Author: Elena Jiménez
Lowland anoa
Bubalus depressicornis, the lowland anoa, is a wild dwarf buffalo endemic to Indonesia. Its genome provides evolutionary data on wild species of the genus Bubalus, as well as information on the similarities and differences between them and domestic species. https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkac234 September/16/2022 Authors: Rubén Lorenzo Martínez, Luna Lozano Sanchez, Carla Martin Rodriguez, Lara Martínez De la…
Rose gum
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…