Chromosome-level genome sequencing and assembly of a Japanese cultivated loquat 'Oobusa'
chromosome-scale genome sequencing and assembly of the cultivar 'Oobusa', to precisely identify structural variants, accurately annotate genes, and perform robust association. This resource will advance the study of allele-specific contributions from Japanese germplasm to fruit quality traits, improve our understanding of genomic and epigenetic interactions in hybrids, and accelerate marker-assisted breeding for enhanced nutrition and resistance in loquat.