Whole-genome resequencing 820 accessions of cauliflower and its relatives

Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis) is a nutrition-rich vegetable and a potential model plant for studying the molecular mechanisms of flower development due to its specialized floral organ. In this study, large scale whole-genome resequencing was performed for 820 accessions of cauliflower and its relatives. Comprehensive analysis provided insight into the population structure, curd formation, and genetic dissection of important agronomic traits in cauliflower. Our findings would offer valuable clues for functional genomic research in Brassica plants, and pave the way for cauliflower germplasm innovation.