Xuanjun Fang

Hainan Institute of Tropical Agricultural Resources, Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China
Author    Correspondence author
Rice Genomics and Genetics, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 3   doi: 10.5376/rgg.2024.15.0011
Received: 10 Apr., 2024    Accepted: 11 May, 2024    Published: 22 May, 2024

Fang X.J., 2024, Phylogenetic patterns and classification of Oryza species: a molecular perspective, Rice Genomics and Genetics, 15(3): 94-105 (doi: 10.5376/rgg.2024.15.0011)

This study explores the phylogenetic patterns and classification of Oryza species from a molecular perspective, offering key findings and insights. Major studies have found that traditional morphological methods have been enhanced by molecular techniques, such as DNA markers and next-generation sequencing (NGS), refining our understanding of Oryza phylogenetics, independent domestication in Asia and Africa has led to distinct genetic differences. Molecular evidence identifies key domestication genes and genomic signatures, shedding light on evolutionary adaptations, and that the distribution and genetic diversity of Oryza species have been shaped by natural dispersal and human-mediated migration. This study provides a detailed understanding of the phylogenetic system of the Oryza genus, providing profound insights into the evolutionary history and genetic diversity of rice species. Leveraging molecular phylogenetic insights can enhance taxonomy, conservation, and breeding, contributing to sustainable global rice agriculture.

Oryza genus; Phylogenetics; Molecular classification; Domestication genes; Genetic diversity