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Group:
Eudicot
Estimated genome size:
15 – 30 cm in height
Size:
15 – 30 cm in height
Distribution:
Sceletium (Mesembryanthemum) tortuosum occurs in the Succulent Karoo and Namaqualand Karoo regions of the Cape provinces of South Africa, primarily in semi-arid environments.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
63.19 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
6.65 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.76 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
96.8% [S: 89.7%, D: 7.2%]
Importance:
Sceletium (Mesembryanthemum) tortuosum has a long history of traditional use for relieving thirst, hunger and fatigue, as well as for social and spiritual purposes. A reference genome will help researchers understand the genetic basis of mesembrine alkaloid production and support conservation of wild populations.
Group:
Bony fish
Genome size:
806 Million DNA base pairs (0,806 Giga bases)
Size:
51 cm (maximum reported)
Distribution:
From Northern Namibia to South Africa, Eastern Cape
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
135.76 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
10.43 kilobases
Assembly N50:
TBA
Contig number:
TBA
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
757.71 Mb
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.3%
BUSCO database:
TBA
Importance:
The Red Roman, a species endemic to the South African marine environment, plays a significant role in the country's economy through both commercial and recreational fishing. However, overfishing along the South African coastline poses a threat to the species' biodiversity, impacting its ability to adapt to climate change. Sequencing the genome of this species is crucial for informing effective conservation efforts and conducting population genomics research. This marks one of the first reference genomes for an endemic South African marine fish.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Romina Henriques
University of Pretoria
Date Published:
2024-07-11
Photo credit:
© S. Benjamin
Fauna
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