The genome sequence of the common hop, Humulus lupulus L

Area of Science:

• Genomics
• Plant Science
• Cannabaceae Biology

Background:

• The Common hop (Humulus lupulus) is an economically important plant species.
• A high-quality genome assembly is crucial for advancing genetic research and breeding programs in hops.

Purpose of the Study:

• To generate and present a comprehensive genome assembly for Humulus lupulus.
• To provide a foundational genomic resource for the scientific community.

Main Methods:

• Whole-genome sequencing of a female Humulus lupulus plant.
• Bioinformatic assembly and scaffolding of the genome sequence.
• Gene annotation using Ensembl.

Main Results:

• A genome assembly totaling 2,488.10 megabases was generated.
• The assembly is highly scaffolded into 10 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the X sex chromosome.
• Gene annotation identified 32,487 protein-coding genes, with separate mitochondrial and plastid genome assemblies.

Conclusions:

• The presented genome assembly represents a significant advancement for Humulus lupulus research.
• This genomic resource will facilitate future studies in hop genetics, breeding, and the understanding of the Cannabaceae family.