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Group:
Reptile
Estimated genome size:
17 cm maximum (total body length).
Size:
17 cm maximum (total body length).
Distribution:
It is found in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Western Cape and Northern Cape
provinces of South Africa.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
89.36 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
6.51 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
4.53 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.6% [Single: 50.6%, Duplicated: 49%]
Importance:
The greater padloper tortoise is endemic to South Africa and contributes to ecosystem stability in the Karoo. As the largest species in the genus Homopus, it is of scientific interest for studies of limb development, as it is one of only two Homopus species with four digits on each foot.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Zhongning Zhao
University of the Free State
Group:
Eudicot
Genome size:
768M million DNA base pairs (0.76 Gigabases)
Size:
15 cm
Distribution:
Roggeveld and Tanqua Karoo
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
127.35 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
7.76 kilobases
Assembly N50:
TBA
Contig number:
TBA
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
0.26 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
100%
BUSCO database:
TBA
Oxalis palmifrons
Palmleaf Sorrel
Importance:
Oxalis palmifrons is perhaps the most unusual and horticulturally sought after South African Oxalis, for its palm-like leaves and rosette growth form. The white flowers are borne in April. It is locally used as a flavourant in soups, hence the name "sopsuring".
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Kenneth Oberlander
University of Pretoria
Date Published:
2024-05-07
Photo credit:
© K. Oberlander
Flora
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