National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand; Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, 120 The Government Complex, Chaengwatthana Rd., Thung Song Hong, Bangkok, 10210, Thailand
Type
Article
Source Title
Genomics
ISSN
8887543
Year
2024
Volume
116
Issue
3
Open Access
All Open Access, Gold
Publisher
Academic Press Inc.
DOI
10.1016/j.ygeno.2024.110837
Abstract
Mangroves are an important part of coastal and estuarine ecosystems where they serve as nurseries for marine species and prevent coastal erosion. Here we report the genome of Sonneratia ovata, which is a true mangrove that grows in estuarine environments and can tolerate moderate salt exposure. We sequenced the S. ovata genome and assembled it into chromosome-level scaffolds through the use of Hi-C. The genome is 212.3 Mb and contains 12 chromosomes that range in size from 12.2 to 23.2 Mb. Annotation identified 29,829 genes with a BUSCO completeness of 95.9%. We identified salt genes and found copy number expansion of salt genes such as ADP-ribosylation factor 1, and elongation factor 1-alpha. Population analysis identified a low level of genetic variation and a lack of population structure within S. ovata. ? 2024 The Authors
