Genomics@MetaBioSys

Jamun Plant (Syzygium cumini)

Reference: Genome sequencing of Syzygium cumini (jamun) reveals adaptive evolution in secondary metabolism pathways associated with its medicinal properties. Abhisek Chakraborty, Shruti Mahajan, Manohar S. Bisht, and Vineet K. Sharma. Frontiers in Plant Science. 2023 (doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1260414)

Abstract: Syzygium cumini, also known as jambolan or jamun, is an evergreen tree widely known for its medicinal properties, fruits, and ornamental value. To understand the genomic and evolutionary basis of its medicinal properties, we sequenced the S. cumini genome for the first time from the world’s largest tree genus Syzygium using Oxford Nanopore and 10x Genomics sequencing technologies. The tetraploid and highly heterozygous draft genome of S. cumini had a total size of 709.9 Mbp with 61,195 coding genes. Comparative evolutionary analyses showed the adaptive evolution of genes involved in secondary metabolite biosynthesis, which is associated with its pharmacological properties, particularly its anti-diabetic property.

Data Download: NCBI BioProject accession number PRJNA982613