# A chromosomal-scale genome assembly of modern cultivated hybrid sugarcane provides insights into origination and evolution

*PRI Rank #19 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Biofuel production and bioconversion Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #19 |
| 18m citations | 48 |
| Journal | Nature Communications |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41467-024-47390-6 |
| Corresponding authors | Qing Zhang, Baoshan Chen, Xingtan Zhang, Muqing Zhang |
| Institution | Guangxi University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Biofuel production and bioconversion Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/biofuel-production-and-bioconversion/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41467-024-47390-6](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-47390-6)

## Topics

sugarcane · hybrid sugarcane cultivar ZZ1 · chromosomal-scale genome assembly · haplotype-resolved assembly · high ploidy · subgenome recombination · ZZSO subgenome · ZZSS subgenome · sugar accumulation-associated gene families · pokkah boeng disease susceptibility · smut resistance genes · WAK gene family · FLS2 gene family · allele annotation · RNA-seq analysis · gene family expansion · molecular breeding

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