K. Ushijima

Genetic basis of lineage-specific evolution of fruit traits in hexaploid persimmon

The paper identifies loci associated with fruit traits in hexaploid persimmon using genome-wide association analysis, finding no overlap with regions under selective sweep.

Ongoing rapid evolution of a post-Y region revealed by chromosome-scale genome assembly of a hexaploid monoecious persimmon (Diospyros kaki)

This study reveals rapid evolution of the post-Y region in a hexaploid persimmon through chromosome-scale genome assembly and comparative analysis with dioecious relatives.

Genome-wide cis-decoding for expression designing in tomato using cistrome data and explainable deep learning

This study uses cistrome data and explainable deep learning to predict tomato fruit expression patterns from DNA sequences, identifying key regulatory elements involved in ripening.

Postharvest properties of ultra-late maturing peach cultivars and their attributions to Melting Flesh (M) locus: Re-evaluation of M locus in association with flesh texture

This study re-evaluates the Melting Flesh (M) locus in peaches by analyzing two ultra-late maturing cultivars, showing that the non-softening trait in one is due to deletion of endoPG genes, while the other has an unidentified M haplotype associated with melting flesh.

Low temperature transcriptionally modulates natural peel degreening in lemon (Citrus limon L.) fruit independently of endogenous ethylene

The paper investigates how low temperature promotes peel degreening in lemon fruit through gene regulation, independent of ethylene, by analyzing transcriptome changes and physiological responses.