New Insights in Soil Ecology: SMRT Sequencing Powers Genome Assembly of Parthenogenetic Arthropod

  • Dick Roelofs

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    In a recent BMC Genomics paper, scientists in the Netherlands report a high-quality genome assembly for Folsomia candida, a soil-dwelling arthropod. The organism, which is known for reproducing parthenogenetically (and only when infected with Wolbachia), is frequently used in the lab for toxicity testing.

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    Period13 Sept 2017

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    • TitleNew Insights in Soil Ecology: SMRT Sequencing Powers Genome Assembly of Parthenogenetic Arthropod
      Country/TerritoryNetherlands
      Date13/09/17
      Descriptionhttp://www.pacb.com/blog/new-insights-soil-ecology-smrt-sequencing-powers-genome-assembly-parthenogenetic-arthropod/?dgcid=raven_md_feed_email


      In a recent BMC Genomics paper, scientists in the Netherlands report a high-quality genome assembly for Folsomia candida, a soil-dwelling arthropod. The organism, which is known for reproducing parthenogenetically (and only when infected with Wolbachia), is frequently used in the lab for toxicity testing.
      PersonsDick Roelofs
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