Sugarcane genome mapped for improved breeding and production

Summary: Scientists successfully mapped sugarcane's complex genome, identifying key areas related to sugar production, transport, and disease resistance. The genome, with 10 billion base pairs, was completed using advanced techniques like PacBio HiFi sequencing. This breakthrough, published in Nature, was achieved by the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute. The reference genome aids in breeding resilient crops and increasing sugar production, benefiting agriculture and bioenergy.

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