Analysis of genetic relationships of citrus and its relatives by next generation sequencer

2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26450039
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Horticultural science
• Research Institution: Saga University
• Principal Investigator: Nagano Yukio 佐賀大学, 総合分析実験センター, 准教授 (00263038)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2017-03-31
• Keywords: カンキツ / ヒマラヤンライム / ゲノム / 次世代シーケンサー

Outline of Final Research Achievements

We examined the genetic relationship between various citrus fruits, by analyzing DNA using cutting-edge analytical instrument "Next Generation Sequencer." As a result, we reconfirmed the known findings more strictly, and described new findings. Particular finding is the discovery of the new citrus fruit, which was designated as “Himalayan lime.” Himalayan lime found in Bhutan is morphologically similar to Mexican lime, which is known all over the world. However, it was different from Mexican Lime when we examined its DNA.

Free Research Field

ゲノミクス、果樹園芸学