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Group:
Monocot
Size:
0.3 - 1.5 metres in height
Distribution:
This grass is widespread in
South Africa, growing in
undisturbed grasslands to
savanna.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
54.61 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
11.62 kilobases
Assembly N50:
63 587.54 kilobases
Contig number:
3 166
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
0.7 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.0% [S: 77.6%, D: 20.4%]
BUSCO database:
eukaryota
Importance:
Themeda triandra is a keystone grass species that plays an important role in maintaining healthy grassland ecosystems. It supports both livestock, such as cattle and native herbivores, making it central to wildlife conservation and livestock production.
Date Published:
2026-06-05
Photo credit:
© D. Turner
Flora
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