Summary:
The white crowberry (Corema album) is a species included in the ERGA Pilot Project, with the objective of producing a high-quality reference genome. Currently, we have an assembled genome using Pac-Bio HiFi and Hi-C but we lack the annotation of this genome. From a conservation perspective, coastal dune systems are deemed natural habitats of high conservation value, particularly concerning vegetation. A high-quality reference genome for an endemic species from these habitats will open the door to future studies on conservation of dune ecosystems.
Funding Institution:
SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics. SIB is an Associated Partner to the Project Biodiversity Genomics Europe n°101059492 (BGE),which is a part of Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027)
