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Updated: Jan 20, 2026
Genome Size and the Evolution of New Genes
A reference genome for pea provides insight into legume genome evolution
Jonathan Kreplak1, Mohammed-Amin Madoui2, Petr Cápal3
1Agroécologie, AgroSup Dijon, INRA, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté Bourgogne, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, Dijon, France.
Abstract:
We report the first annotated chromosome-level reference genome assembly for pea, Gregor Mendel's original genetic model. Phylogenetics and paleogenomics show genomic rearrangements across legumes and suggest a major role for repetitive elements in pea genome evolution. Compared to other sequenced Leguminosae genomes, the pea genome shows intense gene dynamics, most likely associated with genome size expansion when the Fabeae diverged from its sister tribes. During Pisum evolution, translocation and transposition differentially occurred across lineages. This reference sequence will accelerate our understanding of the molecular basis of agronomically important traits and support crop improvement.
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