PRJNA728838
Rambutan genome revealed gene networks for spine formation and aril development
Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.)is a popular tropical fruit with exotic appearance with long flexible spines on shells, extraordinary aril growth, desirable nutrition and favorable taste. The genome of an elite rambutan cultivar Baoyan 7 was assembled into 328 Mb in 16 pseudo-chromosomes.