Genomics
We’re very keen to develop WildCrickets to include genomic analyses. If you’re thinking of sequencing the genome of a cricket we’d be very supportive!
In collaboration with Trine Bilde at the University of Aarhus we’ve done a genome survey to determine the complexity of Gryllus campestris genome. In total, 1.7 GB were assembled into contigs. These contigs are rather short (N50 = ~3100bp). The main conclusions are:
1) The estimated genome size is about 2.5 GB based on k-mer analysis,
2) The rate of heterozygotes is 0.05%
3) 68% of the genome is repeat content.
If you’re interested in more information email me and I’ll send you a summary report.
In collaboration with Trine Bilde at the University of Aarhus we’ve done a genome survey to determine the complexity of Gryllus campestris genome. In total, 1.7 GB were assembled into contigs. These contigs are rather short (N50 = ~3100bp). The main conclusions are:
1) The estimated genome size is about 2.5 GB based on k-mer analysis,
2) The rate of heterozygotes is 0.05%
3) 68% of the genome is repeat content.
If you’re interested in more information email me and I’ll send you a summary report.
