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Phylum:
Tracheophyta
Estimated genome size:
5-15 m
Organism size:
5-15 m
Distribution:
The Wild Almond / Wilde Amandel is confined to the fynbos biome in mountain regions such as Gifberg, Klein Rivier, Riviersonderend Mountains and the eastern side of Table Mountain.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
41.27 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
20.1 kilobases
Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
0.85 Gigabases
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
99.1%
Importance:
The fresh fruits are poisonous but can be used as a coffee substitute if processed correctly, which involves leaching out the poison – a skill learned from the Khoi.
Sample Contributor contact details
Ernst Van Jaarsveld,
University of Western Cape | Babylonstoren
Phylum:
Chordata
Estimated genome size:
260 Million DNA base pairs (2.6 Gb Giga bases)
Organism size:
12-13 meter TL
Distribution:
The inshore Bryde's whale population displays a restricted distribution to the continental shelf waters of South Africa, mostly focused on the Agulhas Bank. This population does move up the east coast during autumn and winter as they follow their main prey source, sardine.
PromethION Sequencing Report:
Output:
135.04 Gigabases
Approximate N50:
5.67 kilobases
Balaenoptera brydei
Bryde's whale
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Draft Genome Assembly Statistics:
Genome Length:
2364.73 Mb
BUSCO completeness score (single and duplicated genes):
98.1%
Importance:
As the only South African resident baleen whale dependent on economically important pelagic fish, the species has high economic and ecological value in the local marine environment. Many aspects of this elusive population remain unknown. A high quality reference genome is essential from a conservation perspective, as it will serve as a basis for downstream genomic comparisons on both local and global scales, ultimately providing a comprehensive overview of this population's viability.
Sample Contributor contact details
Prof. Paulette Bloomer
University of Pretoria
Photo credit:
© C. Wilkinson
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