Haplotype-resolved T2T genome of Paliurus hemsleyanus provides insight on Rhamnaceae evolution and genome biology (PRJCA038194)
This project presents the first haplotype-resolved, telomere-to-telomere (T2T) gap-free genome assembly of Paliurus hemsleyanus, a key rootstock for Chinese jujube. This high-quality genomic resource reveals allele-specific expression patterns and provides insights into the species' evolutionary adaptations, including lineage-specific expansions in disease resistance and ascorbic acid metabolism genes. The genome serves as a vital tool for evolutionary studies, functional genomics, and the breeding of Rhamnaceae species.