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Eric Focht

University of California, Riverside

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Genomics· 2 Evolutionary Biology· 1

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Organism:plant (other)· 3 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Approach:statistical model· 2 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 2 Research Focus:database / resource· 1 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Research Focus:gene regulatory network inference· 1 Research Focus:genome assembly· 1

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Edwin SolaresiD· 3 shared Mary Lu ArpaiaiD· 3 shared Brandon S. GautiD· 2 shared Dario CantùiD· 2 shared Rosa Elia Figueroa-BalderasiD· 2 shared Abraham Morales‐CruziD· 1 shared Andrea MinioiD· 1 shared Brianna SancheziD· 1 shared

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Thille, a chromosome-level type B avocado genome, and the structural and allelic variation at candidate flowering-type loci

Edwin Solares, Edward Tang, Brianna Sanchez, Gavin Simmons, Kathryn Chen, Zachary Hom, Nichole Mora, Rosa Elia Figueroa-Balderas, Eric Focht, Dario Cantù, Mary Lu Arpaia

The paper presents a chromosome-level genome of a type B avocado cultivar, identifies structural variations at flowering-type loci, and predicts the flowering type of a West Indian accession.

bioRxiv · Oct 18, 2026 · PreprintGenomics

Balanced polymorphism in a floral transcription factor underlies an ancient rhythm of daily sex alternation in avocado

Jeffrey S. Groh, Marllon Fernando Soares dos Santos, Emmanuel Ávila de Dios, Gracie Ackerman, Edwin Solares, Rodrigo Alejandro Iturrieta, Eric Focht, Danelle K. Seymour, Brandon S. Gaut, Mary Lu Arpaia, Graham Coop

The paper identifies a polymorphic transcription factor, SDMYB, responsible for daily sex alternation in avocado and related species, showing balancing selection over millions of years.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · Jul 28, 2026Peer-reviewedEvolutionary Biology

Insights into the domestication of avocado and potential genetic contributors to heterodichogamy

Edwin Solares, Abraham Morales‐Cruz, Rosa Elia Figueroa-Balderas, Eric Focht, Vanessa Ashworth, Skylar R. Wyant, Andrea Minio, Dario Cantù, Mary Lu Arpaia, Brandon S. Gaut

This study creates a reference genome for avocado and identifies genes potentially contributing to heterodichogamy through population genomics analysis.

G3 Genes Genomes Genetics · Dec 8, 2022Peer-reviewedGenomics