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Hřibová Group

Our group focuses on the structure, organization and evolution of plant genomes. We are using NGS, molecular and cytogenetic approaches and bioinformatic tools to expand the knowledge on genome organization and karyotype evolution in Musaceae. Recently, we are also interested in DNA replication in time and space in Hordeum vulgare and Brachypodium distachyon, related species varying in genome sizes, and analysis of genome organization using super resolution microscopy.
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  • We provide analysis of Musa genetic diversity using SSR genotyping platform.

      Musa Genotyping Centre

  • We are interested in identification and characterization of DNA repetitive elements.             

      Databases of DNA repeats

News

  • Chromosome-scale genomes and population resequencing resolve subgenome diversity and haplotype adaptation in Salicornia. See more in our recent publication (Wang et al., 2026).
 
  • Sex chromosome turnover and structural genome divergence shapes meiotic outcomes in hybridising Cobitis. See more in the recent publication (Schlebusch et al., 2026).
 
  • Surveillance and molecular characterization of banana viruses associated with Musa germplasm in Malawi. See more in the recent publication (Masangwa et al., 2026).

Group members

Leader
Eva Hřibová Ph.D.
Postdoc
Jana Čížková Ph.D.
PhD student
Mgr. Simona Martikánová
PhD student
Mgr. Natália Harnádková
Research assistent - bioinformatician
Mgr. Gabriela Majzlíková
Postdoc
Denisa Beránková, Ph.D.; Maternity leave

Former members

Pavla Christelová Ph.D
Veronika Koláčková Ph.D

Projects

Banana collection, characterization, and pre-breeding
Leader
Enny Sudarmonowati
The project focuses on seed-based collection of banana progenitors and a validation of new approach to breeding that will be much more efficient than current breeding schemes. The outputs of the project should lead to adoption of a much more efficient banana breeding system for small-scale producers (SSPs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. A possible spillover outcome could be the revamping of other major banana breeding programs that target other regions if desired . . .
Extremizace složení genomu orchidejí – příčiny a souvislosti
Leader
Pavel Trávníček, Ph.D.
Orchids stand out from this range, where a much higher variability was detected, ranging from 22.5–50.5%, even if they have only monocentric chromosomes. Such variability is remarkable and is probably related to the phenomenon of partial endoreplication (PE), a unique feature of orchids. This process allows orchids to multiply only certain parts of the genome during endoreplication. This has major connotations within the genome. Species with PE . . .

Publications