Insights into the domestication of avocado and potential genetic contributors to heterodichogamy
Feb 1, 2023·
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Edwin Solares
Abraham Morales-Cruz
Rosa F. Balderas
Eric Focht
Vanessa E.T.M. Ashworth
et al.
Abstract
We investigate the domestication history of avocado (Persea americana) and identify potential genetic contributors to heterodichogamy, the unique synchronized daily sex alternation in avocado flowers. This work provides genomic resources and insights into the evolutionary history of this economically important crop.
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G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics
This first-author publication in G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics provides essential genomic resources for understanding avocado domestication and the fascinating phenomenon of heterodichogamy - the synchronized daily alternation between male and female flower phases.
Key Contributions:
- Comprehensive analysis of avocado domestication history
- Identification of genetic contributors to heterodichogamy
- Genomic resources for avocado breeding programs
Authors
Edwin Solares
(he/him)
Lecturer in Computer Science & Data Science
I am a computational biologist and data scientist bridging artificial intelligence,
evolutionary genomics, and climate-resilient agriculture. My research leverages
cutting-edge machine learning and bioinformatics to address global food security
challenges in the face of rapid climate change. With publications in high-impact
journals including Nature Plants, PNAS, and Genome Research (h-index: 7), I develop
tools and methods that advance both computational science and real-world applications.
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