Group:

Eudicot

Estimated genome size:

Up to 18 m tall

Size:

Up to 18 m tall

Distribution:

The species is native to large parts of sub-Saharan Africa (including, but not limited to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe). In South Africa, it is found in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal, North West and some parts of Northern and Eastern Cape.

PromethION Sequencing Report:

Output:

86.86 Gigabases

Approximate N50:

17.18 kilobases

Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:

Genome Length:

0.39 Gigabases

BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):

98.8% [S: 97.4%, D: 1.4%]

Importance:

Sclerocarya birrea is an economically and culturally important African tree, valued for products such as Amarula Cream Liqueur, cosmetic oil, and its traditional medicinal uses, while also supporting rural livelihoods. Its drought tolerant and deep rooting system make it important in agroforestry and ecosystem resilience. Sequencing its genome will improve understanding of its biology, support conservation and breeding efforts, and enhance sustainable commercial development.

Sample Contributor contact details:

Prof. Eshchar Mizrachi
University of Pretoria

eshchar.mizrachi@fabi.up.ac.za

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Group:

Eudicot

Genome size:

391 million DNA base pairs (0.391 Gigabases)

Size:

5-10 cm

Distribution:

Coastal regions of the Western Cape from Onrus to Stilbaai and confined to sunny, rocky and sandy seashores.

PromethION Sequencing Report:

Output:

81.28 Gigabases

Approximate N50:

9.52 kilobases

Assembly N50:

TBA

Contig number:

TBA

Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:

Assembler used:

TBA

Genome Length:

0.53 Gigabases

BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):

99.3%

BUSCO database:

TBA

Prenia vanrensburgii

African Spinach

Species Card Details

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Importance:

The soft fleshy leaves of the African Spinach / Seepampoen / Cape spinach are edible, and delicious when prepared in a stew, like spinach. First used by the Khoi and San.

Sample Contributor contact details:

Ernst Van Jaarsveld,
University of Western Cape | Babylonstoren

Ernst@babylonstoren.com

Date Published:

2024-06-12

Awaiting DOI

Photo credit:

Flora

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Group:

Eudicot

Estimated genome size:

Up to 18 m tall

Size:

Up to 18 m tall

Distribution:

The species is native to large parts of sub-Saharan Africa (including, but not limited to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe). In South Africa, it is found in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu Natal, North West and some parts of Northern and Eastern Cape.

PromethION Sequencing Report:

Output:

86.86 Gigabases

Approximate N50:

17.18 kilobases

Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:

Genome Length:

0.39 Gigabases

BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):

98.8% [S: 97.4%, D: 1.4%]

Importance:

Sample Contributor contact details:

Prof. Eshchar MizrachiUniversity of Pretoria

eshchar.mizrachi@fabi.up.ac.za

Group:

Eudicot

Genome size:

391 million DNA base pairs (0.391 Gigabases)

Size:

5-10 cm

Distribution:

Coastal regions of the Western Cape from Onrus to Stilbaai and confined to sunny, rocky and sandy seashores.

PromethION Sequencing Report:

Output:

81.28 Gigabases

Approximate N50:

9.52 kilobases

Assembly N50:

TBA

Contig number:

TBA

Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:

Assembler used:

TBA

Genome Length:

0.53 Gigabases

BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):

99.3%

BUSCO database:

TBA

Prenia vanrensburgii

African Spinach

Species Card Details

Importance:

The soft fleshy leaves of the African Spinach / Seepampoen / Cape spinach are edible, and delicious when prepared in a stew, like spinach. First used by the Khoi and San.

Sample Contributor contact details:

Ernst Van Jaarsveld,University of Western Cape | Babylonstoren

Ernst@babylonstoren.com

Date Published:

2024-06-12

Awaiting DOI

Photo credit:

Flora

Prof. Eshchar Mizrachi
University of Pretoria

Ernst Van Jaarsveld,
University of Western Cape | Babylonstoren