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Group:
Moncot
Estimated genome size:
50 to 100 cm in height
Size:
50 to 100 cm in height
Distribution:
Endemic to South Africa, the Miracle Clivia Lily is known to occur in the Oorlogskloof area near the town of Nieuwoudtville in the Northern Cape. The species has only been recorded in the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve, where two subpopulations are found on the Bokkeveldberge plateau.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
426.45 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
12.38 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
15.12 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.3% [S: 69.9%, D: 29.4%]
Importance:
Clivia mirabilis survives in an unusually arid environment compared with other Clivia species, which is why it is known as the “miracle lily”. Its distinctive hardiness has made it desirable for breeders seeking to improve ornamental Clivia lines. However, heavy illegal poaching has removed thousands of plants from the wild. This leaves the remaining population dangerously small and at risk of extinction in its natural habitat.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Felix Middleton
Clivia Society of South Africa
Group:
Mammal
Genome size:
3.1 Billion DNA base pairs (3.1 Gigabases)
Size:
45 - 55 cm (height)
Distribution:
Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
33.71 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
3.39 kilobases
Assembly N50:
TBA
Contig number:
TBA
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
2612.14 Mb
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
96.5%
BUSCO database:
TBA
Raphicerus melanotis
Cape Grysbok
Importance:
The Cape Grysbok is endemic to South Africa and near-endemic to the Cape Floristic Region. Very limited genetic data is available for Cape Grysbok. Its genome will provide information to adequately conserve this species by understanding how this dwarf antelope is adapted to its globally unique environment, and why it thrived while other ungulates went (nearly) extinct.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Prof. Paulette Bloomer
University of Pretoria
Date Published:
2024-06-06
Photo credit:
© B. Claassen
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