‘Perfect potato’ designed thanks to unearthed genetic diversity
Nature, Published online: 05 March 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00187-zPotato genomes that contain the complete sequences from both sets of chromosomes uncover the deleterious variations previously hidden in genomes disclosed for only one set of chromosomes. An ideal set of genes was designed computationally by combining desirable sequences from different potato varieties. This ideal genotype could guide the breeding of hybrid potatoes.
Nature, Published online: 05 March 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00187-zPotato genomes that contain the complete sequences from both sets of chromosomes uncover the deleterious variations previously hidden in genomes disclosed for only one set of chromosomes. An ideal set of genes was designed computationally by combining desirable sequences from different potato varieties. This ideal genotype could guide the breeding of hybrid potatoes.
