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Group:
Gymnosperm
Size:
15 meters
Distribution:
Narrowly confined to the Cederberg, in the Western Cape.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
406.93 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
18.79 kilobases
Assembly N50:
325 649.65 kilobases
Contig number:
1871
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Assembler used:
Hifiasm
Genome Length:
9.26 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
96.2% [S: 92.9%, D: 3.3%]
BUSCO database:
viridiplantae
Importance:
The Clanwilliam cedar, an iconic conifer of the Cederberg, is critically endangered. Its assembled genome will serve as a reference for mapping short-read sequences from trees of different ages and locations, allowing us to measure genetic diversity across space and time. These genetic insights will help guide seed-collection strategies and maximise genetic diversity in restoration efforts in the Cederberg.
Date Published:
2026-03-17
Photo credit:
© N. Illing
Flora
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