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Group:
Insect
Estimated genome size:
Its body is about 16-21 mm, and its probiscis (tongue) is 20-47mm long.
Size:
Its body is about 16-21 mm, and its probiscis (tongue) is 20-47mm long.
Distribution:
Its range is in south western Africa, specifically extreme southwestern Namibia through the western part of Northern Cape Province in South Africa (Namaqualand), and into the northwestern portion of the Western Cape Province. Key areas of high diversity include the Kamieskroon area of Namaqualand and the Pakhuis Mountains in the Western Cape.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
34.81 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
1.09 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.56 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.0% [S: 94.7%, D: 4.2%]
Importance:
The Long-tongued fly is important ecologically. It is a keystone pollinator for a whole guild of long-tubed, vividly colored flowers. Through its specialized morphology and behavior, it facilitates efficient and species-specific pollination, supports plant biodiversity, and likely drives co-evolution in its plant partners.
Sample Contributor contact details:
Simon Van Noort
Iziko Museums of South Africa
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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