Update on the genomics and basic biology of Brachypodium: International Brachypodium Initiative (IBI)

Pilar Catalan, Boulos Chalhoub, Vincent Chochois, David F. Garvin, Robert Hasterok, Antonio J. Manzaneda, Luis A.J. Mur, Nicola Pecchioni, Søren Kjærsgaard Rasmussen, John P. Vogel, Aline Voxeur

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Abstract

The scientific presentations at the First International Brachypodium Conference (abstracts available at http://www.brachy2013.unimore.it) are evidence of the wide-spread adoption of Brachypodium distachyon as a model system. Furthermore, the wide range of topics presented (genome evolution, roots, abiotic and biotic stress, comparative genomics, natural diversity, and cell walls) demonstrates that the Brachypodium research community has achieved a critical mass of tools and has transitioned from resource development to addressing biological questions, particularly those unique to grasses
Original languageEnglish
JournalTrends in Plant Science
Volume19
Issue number7
Pages (from-to)414-418
Number of pages5
ISSN1360-1385
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2014

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