NCM 2022: Genome sequencing and comparative analysis of Ficus benghalensis and Ficus religiosa species reveal evolutionary mechanisms of longevity
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Introduction
- Ficus benghalensis (Indian banyan tree) and Ficus religiosa (Peepal) belong to Moraceae plant family
- Keystone species in tropical ecosystem with welldeveloped morphological characteristics
- Show significantly long average lifespan (>500 years)
- Medicinal and religious importance Ficus benghalensis*
Objectives
- To perform whole genome sequencing using nanopore long reads and 10x Genomics linked reads
- To understand the genomic basis of longevity by performing comparative analysis with other short-lived trees