Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) genome provides new insights into convergent evolution of caffeine biosynthesis
F. A. Vignale, A. Hernandez Garcia, C. P. Modenutti, E. J. Sosa, L. A. Defelipe, R. R. M. Oliveira, G. L. Nunes, R. M. Acevedo, G. F. Burguener, M. Rossi, P. D. Zapata, D. A. Marti, P. A. Sansberro, G. Oliveira, M. N. Smith, , A. G. Turjanski
The paper reports the yerba mate genome, identifies a unique caffeine biosynthesis pathway, and reveals structural adaptations for convergent evolution of caffeine production.
eLife · Jan 8, 2025Peer-reviewedPlant Biology