Two high-quality de novo genomes from single ethanol-preserved specimens of tiny metazoans (Collembola).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Genome sequencing of all known eukaryotes on Earth promises unprecedented advances in biological sciences and in biodiversity-related applied fields such as environmental management and natural product research. Advances in long-read DNA sequencing make it feasible to generate high-quality genomes for many non-genetic model species. However, long-read sequencing today relies on sizable quantities of high-quality, high molecular weight DNA, which is mostly obtained from fresh tissues. This is a challenge for biodiversity genomics of most metazoan species, which are tiny and need to be preserved immediately after collection. Here we present de novo genomes of 2 species of submillimeter Collembola. For each, we prepared the sequencing library from high molecular weight DNA

SUBMITTER: Schneider C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8138834 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature