The Chinese bayberry, Myrica rubra, is a subtropical fruit highly valued for its distinctive flavor, nutritional benefits, and economic importance. However, previous genome assemblies lacked sequence continuity, hindering comprehensive genetic studies. Due to these challenges, a detailed investigation of the genetic factors influencing bayberry fruit quality was necessary.
A new study has assembled a complete telomere-to-telomere (T2T) genome for the Chinese bayberry, offering profound insights into the genetic basis of its f