top of page
Group:
Eudicot
Estimated genome size:
5 – 20 cm in height
Size:
5 – 20 cm in height
Distribution:
Found in the Western Cape,
Worcester to Robertson.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
56.20 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
9.31 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.83 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
97.4% [Single: 94.4%, Duplicated: 3.0%]
Importance:
Mesembryanthemum varians is a Cape endemic, medicinally recognised succulent of the Succulent Karoo with wild populations. The complete absence of cytogenetic or genomic data makes it a highly valuable candidate for foundational genetic, ecological, and conservation research into southern-African mesemb biodiversity.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Annerie Senekal
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden
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
Chrysoblephus laticeps
Red Roman
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
bottom of page