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Group:
Reptile
Estimated genome size:
10 - 20 cm (total body length)
Size:
10 - 20 cm (total body length)
Distribution:
Endemic to the Republic of South Africa, occurring in Little Namaqualand from Port Nolloth to Clanwilliam.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
48.66 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
5.93 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
1.56 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.8% [S: 96.9%, D: 2.0%]
Importance:
It serves as an important model species for studying specific stages of limb development within the genus Scelotes, representing an intermediate limb development stage (forelimb digits = 0; hindlimb digits = 2), and for investigating the genomic evolution of vertebrates. It has a restricted distribution and occurs in distinct habitats and regions, making it an excellent model species for biogeographic and molecular ecology studies.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr. Zhongning Zhao
University of Free State
Group:
Eudicot
Genome size:
768 Million DNA base pairs (0,77 Gigabases)
Size:
5-30 cm
Distribution:
Many-leaf sorrel is endemic to the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa, where it is common in the fynbos. It flowers from April to May.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
44 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
9.7 kilobases
Assembly N50:
TBA
Contig number:
TBA
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
0,6 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.2%
BUSCO database:
TBA
Oxalis polyphylla
Many-leaf sorrel
Importance:
The species is of horticultural importance due to it’s striking flowers and unusual leaflets; sadly, it is underutilized in South African gardens
Sample Contributor contact details:
Dr Kenneth Oberlander
University of Pretoria
Date Published:
2023-03-01
Photo credit:
© C. Whitehouse
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