French scientists have deciphered the genome of oak

The team of scientists from France successfully conducted a full transcript of the genome oak . This work was carried out for about three years, and the project can be considered the first in the world. The results of the work, according to scientists, will be able to understand how the oak adapt to climate change. The sample taken from the common oak (Quercus Robur).

In the study involved the National Institute for Agronomic Research (Inra) and the Commissariat for Atomic Energy and Alternative Energy (CEA). During the experts were able to read the data of 12 pairs of chromosomes oak. Map of the genome contains about 50,000 genes.

Next, the researchers plan to begin studying genome related oak species, including beech and chestnut. These results are now become the cornerstone for the study of the features of the genome of plants. A study that has - for good oak adapted to periodic changes in climate. Genetics plan to identify and examine specific genes, which are responsible for plant adaptation to different climate change.

There are plans to research and other studies that will allow to find the genes responsible for the formation of a symbiosis between the mycelium of truffles and root system of oaks. In addition, it is planned to study the mechanism of formation and aromatic substances that accumulate in the wood and bark of oak. Namely - the tannins and certain other substances that are used in the wine industry.

All received information in the course of the study the scientists have posted on the website www.oakgenome.fr .

Source: geektimes.ru/post/250552/