From genome to phenome and back in tomato
Yasunori Ichihashi1, Neelima R Sinha2
1Department of Plant Biology, University of California Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA; Center for Sustainable Resource Science, RIKEN, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-0045, Japan.
Current Opinion in Plant Biology
|January 21, 2014
Summary
Tomato genomics research is advancing rapidly, linking its genome to observable traits. This review explores key findings and future directions for this important model plant species.
Area of Science:
- Plant genomics
- Evolutionary biology
- Agricultural science
Background:
- Tomatoes are excellent models for genomic and evolutionary research.
- Recent technological progress has yielded extensive tomato genomic data.
- Diverse tomato phenotypes, including morphology, physiology, and yield, have been studied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review key findings in tomato genomics.
- To integrate developmental and evolutionary perspectives.
- To connect the tomato genome with its phenome.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent advancements in tomato genomics.
- Analysis of studies employing developmental approaches.
- Analysis of studies employing evolutionary approaches.
Main Results:
- Significant progress in understanding tomato genome-phenome relationships.
- Identification of trends in tomato evolution.
- Insights into the utility of tomato as a model species.
Conclusions:
- Tomato genomics offers a powerful lens for studying plant evolution.
- Integrating genomic and phenotypic data is crucial for future research.
- Tomato remains a vital model for diverse biological investigations.
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