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A near-complete, haplotype-resolved telomere-to-telomere genome assembly of Cannabis sativa reveals complex higher-order repetitive structures

Yang Ni, Chang Zhang, Jingling Li, Wuwei Wu, Guoan Shen, Yangqin Xie, Chi Song, Chang Liu

Plant Communications · 2026

Abstract

A near-complete, haplotype-resolved telomere-to-telomere genome assembly of C. sativa was generated, enabling comprehensive characterization of telomeric, subtelomeric, and centromeric regions. Extensive high-order repetitive structures and substantial structural variation between haplotypes were identified. This assembly provides a valuable genomic resource for studies of chromosome architecture, genome evolution, and cannabis biology.

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Published12 May 2026

TypeJournal article

VenuePlant Communications

Year2026

DOI10.1016/j.xplc.2026.101913

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2026-05-12 2026-08-08 A near-complete, haplotype-resolved telomere-to-telomere genome assembly of Cannabis sativa reveals complex higher-order repetitive structures Journal article Genetics Yang Ni, Chang Zhang, Jingling Li, Wuwei Wu, Guoan Shen, Yangqin Xie, Chi Song, Chang Liu Plant Communications 2026 10.1016/j.xplc.2026.101913 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xplc.2026.101913 Reports a near-complete haplotype-resolved telomere-to-telomere assembly of Cannabis sativa, characterising telomeric, subtelomeric and centromeric regions. The authors describe extensive higher-order repetitive structures and substantial structural variation between the two haplotypes. The assembly is offered as a resource for work on chromosome architecture and genome evolution. A near-complete, haplotype-resolved telomere-to-telomere genome assembly of C. sativa was generated, enabling comprehensive characterization of telomeric, subtelomeric, and centromeric regions. Extensive high-order repetitive structures and substantial structural variation between haplotypes were identified. This assembly provides a valuable genomic resource for studies of chromosome architecture, genome evolution, and cannabis biology.