Graph-based pan-genome reveals structural and functional diversity across oil palm domestication gradients
Redi Aditama, Heri Adriwan Siregar, Zulfikar Achmad Tanjung, Diny Dinarti, Sintho Wahyuning Ardie, Willy Bayuardi Suwarno, Tony Liwang, Edy Suprianto, Hernan Mauricio Romero, Condro Utomo, Sudarsono Sudarsono · 2026
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Description
Redi Aditama leads an eleven-author team building a graph-shaped pan-genome for oil palm in a 2026 study. Oil palm yields more oil per hectare than any rival crop, yet narrow genetics limit breeding. Single reference genomes miss much of the species' variation. Their graph weaves thirty assemblies from wild, semi-tamed, and commercial palms into one shared map.
The map exposed wide structural variation and genes present in only some palms. A conserved core sat beside shell and unique gene sets rich in stress and defence roles. Semi-tamed palms varied most of all. Resistance gene families split in behaviour: one class stayed stable while another churned through duplication. The resource supports future trait hunts and breeding for resilience.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Redi Aditama, Heri Adriwan Siregar, Zulfikar Achmad Tanjung, Diny Dinarti, Sintho Wahyuning Ardie, Willy Bayuardi Suwarno, Tony Liwang, Edy Suprianto, Hernan Mauricio Romero, Condro Utomo, Sudarsono Sudarsono |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 87582 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |