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Phylum:
Ascomycota
Estimated genome size:
Flamentous fungus
Organism size:
Flamentous fungus
Distribution:
South Africa, Australia and the USA.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
1.64 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
1.88 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.04 Gigabases (36.66 million bases)
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.9% [S: 98.8%, D: 0%]
Importance:
The species was recently described, isolated from South Africa.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Cobus Visagie
Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute
University of Pretoria
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Estimated genome size:
Unknown
Organism size:
0.6 – 1 meter in height
Distribution:
The Rose spiderhead’s natural distribution is from the Du Toitskloof to the
Riviersonderend Mountains, with an area of occurrence of about 51 km².
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
6.6 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
13.76 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.51 Gigabases (487.2 million bases)
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
96.7% [S: 87.5%, D: 9.2%]
Serruria rosea
Rose spiderhead
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Importance:
The Rose spiderhead is one of the most delicate members of the Proteaceae family. It is classified as Near Threatened, so does not currently qualify for any of the threat categories. Due to possible future threats from afforestation, invasive alien plants and susceptibility to drought it may become threatened. Serruria has grown into an important member of the indigenous floriculture industry of South Africa. It is also used in the pot plant industry due to its compact size.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Louisa Blomerus
Crop Development, Agricultural Research Council
Date Published:
2025-03-12
Photo credit:
© L. Blomerus
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