The chromosome-level genome assembly of Prunus cerasifera ‘Atropurpurea’

Abstract Prunus cerasifera ‘Atropurpurea’ (Purpleleaf Plum), known for its unique purple-red foliage, is an important ornamental plant that enhances the aesthetic value of urban greening. To explore the molecular mechanisms underlying leaf color changes, this study assembled the Purpleleaf Plum geno...

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Main Authors: Hanlei Li, Linchang Dong, Mingjun Zhang, Jinrong Li, Yi Zheng, Qinghua Dong , Sen Wang
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-05568-7
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author Hanlei Li
Linchang Dong
Mingjun Zhang
Jinrong Li
Yi Zheng
Qinghua Dong 
Sen Wang
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description Abstract Prunus cerasifera ‘Atropurpurea’ (Purpleleaf Plum), known for its unique purple-red foliage, is an important ornamental plant that enhances the aesthetic value of urban greening. To explore the molecular mechanisms underlying leaf color changes, this study assembled the Purpleleaf Plum genome, providing new insights for related research. We used HiFi sequencing data to assemble its genome. After chromosome anchoring, the final genome size was 244.89 Mb, with a contig N50 of 26.60 Mb, and approximately 97.10% of sequences were anchored to 8 chromosomes. Genome annotation identified 28,231 protein-coding genes, with LTR transposons comprising 27.93% of the genome. BUSCO assessment revealed a genome completeness of 98.9%. Telomeric repeat analysis identified 14 telomeres, with six chromosomes capped by double telomeres and two chromosomes containing a single telomere. This high-quality Purpleleaf Plum genome provides a solid foundation for future gene function analysis, cultivar improvement, and genetic research, offering valuable resources for related fields.
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spelling doaj-art-8299ea721c2c4140bb3ef9cbfbc165cc2025-08-20T03:42:19ZengNature PortfolioScientific Data2052-44632025-07-011211710.1038/s41597-025-05568-7The chromosome-level genome assembly of Prunus cerasifera ‘Atropurpurea’Hanlei Li0Linchang Dong1Mingjun Zhang2Jinrong Li3Yi Zheng4Qinghua Dong 5Sen Wang6Beijing Key Laboratory for Agriculture Application and New Technique, College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of AgricultureBeijing Key Laboratory for Agriculture Application and New Technique, College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of AgricultureBeijing Key Laboratory for Agriculture Application and New Technique, College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of AgricultureBeijing Key Laboratory for Agriculture Application and New Technique, College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of AgricultureBeijing Key Laboratory for Agriculture Application and New Technique, College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of AgricultureBeijing Key Laboratory for Agriculture Application and New Technique, College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of AgricultureBeijing Key Laboratory for Agriculture Application and New Technique, College of Plant Science and Technology, Beijing University of AgricultureAbstract Prunus cerasifera ‘Atropurpurea’ (Purpleleaf Plum), known for its unique purple-red foliage, is an important ornamental plant that enhances the aesthetic value of urban greening. To explore the molecular mechanisms underlying leaf color changes, this study assembled the Purpleleaf Plum genome, providing new insights for related research. We used HiFi sequencing data to assemble its genome. After chromosome anchoring, the final genome size was 244.89 Mb, with a contig N50 of 26.60 Mb, and approximately 97.10% of sequences were anchored to 8 chromosomes. Genome annotation identified 28,231 protein-coding genes, with LTR transposons comprising 27.93% of the genome. BUSCO assessment revealed a genome completeness of 98.9%. Telomeric repeat analysis identified 14 telomeres, with six chromosomes capped by double telomeres and two chromosomes containing a single telomere. This high-quality Purpleleaf Plum genome provides a solid foundation for future gene function analysis, cultivar improvement, and genetic research, offering valuable resources for related fields.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-05568-7
spellingShingle Hanlei Li
Linchang Dong
Mingjun Zhang
Jinrong Li
Yi Zheng
Qinghua Dong 
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The chromosome-level genome assembly of Prunus cerasifera ‘Atropurpurea’
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title The chromosome-level genome assembly of Prunus cerasifera ‘Atropurpurea’
title_full The chromosome-level genome assembly of Prunus cerasifera ‘Atropurpurea’
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title_short The chromosome-level genome assembly of Prunus cerasifera ‘Atropurpurea’
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