European ash pangenome could help researchers breed a generation of trees resistant to ash dieback

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In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Forest Research and collaborating organizations present the first-ever European ash (Fraxinus excelsior) pangenome, using high-quality DNA to…

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  • In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Forest Research and collaborating organizations present the first-ever European ash (Fraxinus excelsior) pangenome, using high-quality DNA to…
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:55:08 UTC.

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