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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:
615 Million DNA base pairs (0,615 Giga bases)
Size:
3 m
Distribution:
The Marama bean is locally found in northern Gauteng, Limpopo, North West and the Northern Cape where it is localised in patches of grassland and wooded grassland vegetation in sandy and limestone soils.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
15.96 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
17.23 kilobases
Assembly N50:
TBA
Contig number:
TBA
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
TBA
Genome Length:
295.03 Mb
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.6%
BUSCO database:
TBA
Tylosema esculentum
Maramaboon
Importance:
Marama bean is a drought-tolerant perennial legume of southern Africa which has incredible potential to be developed into an agricultural important crop plant. The seeds and tubers are edible, nutritious (high protein content) and a palatable food source that are collected and consumed locally. When cooked or roasted, the seeds develop a rich, nutty flavour reminiscent of coffee beans or roasted cashews. It can also be cooked with maize, ground into flour, or used to create a warm beverage. It is often used in the preparation of cosmetics
Sample Contributor contact details:
Ernst Van Jaarsveld,
University of Western Cape | Babylonstoren
Date Published:
2024-09-13
Photo credit:
© C. Sydes
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