Closing the gap in plant genomes

Overview

With the importance of studying plant genomes being widely acknowledged, the question arises: why have so few been sequenced? The answer to this question lies in the size and complexity of plant genomes, which make them extremely difficult to sequence using legacy technologies.

This white paper outlines how researchers are now addressing the challenges of producing high-quality, highly contiguous plant genome assemblies using nanopore sequencing technology — enabling new opportunities in plant conservation and breeding.

In this white paper, you will:

• Learn the importance of plant genomics and its recent developments
• Discover the limitations of legacy sequencing technologies
• Find out how nanopore sequencing overcomes these limitations
• Read real-world case studies of how researchers are utilising nanopore sequencing to deliver new insights