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Group:
Eudicot
Size:
2-3 cm
Distribution:
Northern Cape province of South Africa, encompassing areas like Bushmanland and Northeastern Namaqualand.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
80.2 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
19.63 kilobases
Assembly N50:
27 198.08 kilobases
Contig number:
769
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
1.11 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.1% [S: 93.9%, D: 5.2%]
BUSCO database:
viridiplantae
Importance:
This succulent it is an essential component of the diverse Karoo flora of South Africa. Its capacity to thrive in harsh, arid environments suggests a deep evolutionary history that merits further investigation. We can learn more about its adaptability and resilience from its genome.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Kedibone Masenya South African National Biodiversity Institute/ University of Johannesburg
Date Published:
2025-10-24
Photo credit:
© K. Schade
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