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Phylum:

Tracheophyta

Estimated genome size:

0.1 m

Organism size:

0.1 m

Distribution

Carpobrotus acinaciformis thrives in coastal loose sands and rocky outcrops across the Western Cape Province, ranging from Saldanha Bay to the Cape Peninsula and extending eastward to Mossel Bay. While native to South Africa, this species has also become naturalized in other regions worldwide.

PromethION Sequencing Report:

Output:

68.91 Gigabases

Approximate N50:

4.17 kilobases

Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:

Genome Length:

653.21 Mb

BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):

98.5%

Importance:

The Pink Sourfig bears edible fruits with notable medicinal properties, and is consumed orally to help treat tuberculosis and other pulmonary infections. Leaf juice is used topically on sores or burns and is an antiseptic. The leaf juice is believed to have diuretic effects and to aid in relieving dysentery. Both leaf and fruit preparations are taken internally to address heart conditions and used as a mouthwash or gargle to soothe sore throats and oral sores.

Sample Contributor contact details

Ernst Van Jaarsveld,
University of Western Cape | Babylonstoren

Phylum:

Chordata

Estimated genome size:

Unknown

Organism size:

4.5 cm TL (male)

Distribution:

The striped topminnow is widespread in southern Africa.

PromethION Sequencing Report:

Output:

25 Gigabases

Approximate N50:

3.7 kilobases

Lacustricola katangae

Striped topminnow

Species Card Details

Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:

Genome Length:

1 Gigabase

BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):

92.2 %

Importance:

This is a commercially important aquarium fish. It is also harvested for consumption and for research. Considered Least Concern on IUCN Redlist. This is the first species in this genus to have its genome sequenced.

Sample Contributor contact details

Gwynneth Matcher (SAIAB)

Photo credit:

© R. Bills

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