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The Draft Genome of Coelastrum proboscideum (Sphaeropleales, Chlorophyta)
Hongping Liang1, Hongli Wang1, Yan Xu1
1BGI-Shenzhen, Beishan Industrial Zone, Yantian District, Shenzhen 518083, China; BGI Education Center, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
Protist
|October 30, 2020
Summary
We present the draft genome of Coelastrum proboscideum var. dilatatum, a freshwater alga with biotechnological potential. This genomic data will advance research into algal applications like biofuel and bioremediation.
Area of Science:
- * Phycology and Genomics
- * Freshwater algal research
Background:
- * Coelastrum proboscideum is a cosmopolitan freshwater alga.
- * This species is explored for biotechnological applications, including carotenoid and lipid production, and wastewater bioremediation.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To report the draft genome sequence of Coelastrum proboscideum var. dilatatum strain SAG 217-2.
- * To provide a genomic resource for future research on this alga.
Main Methods:
- * Whole-genome sequencing of Coelastrum proboscideum var. dilatatum strain SAG 217-2.
- * Genome assembly and scaffold analysis.
Main Results:
- * A draft genome assembly of 125,935,854 bp comprising 8357 scaffolds was generated.
- * The whole-genome data is publicly accessible.
Conclusions:
- * The availability of the C. proboscideum draft genome facilitates further investigation into its biotechnological potential.
- * This genomic resource supports research in areas such as biofuel production and bioremediation.
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