A telomere-to-telomere gap-free assembly of soybean genome | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
A telomere-to-telomere gap-free assembly of soybean genome
Key Points
The complete telomere-to-telomere genome assembly provides valuable insights into soybean genetics,
Using advanced sequencing techniques like PacBio and Oxford Nanopore, the assembly minimizes gaps and errors,
The innovative integration of multiple sequencing methods enhances the fidelity of the genome assembly process.
Highlights the need for comprehensive genomic resources, which can drive advancements in soybean research and breeding.
Abstract
Here, we generate a telomere-to-telomere (T2T) genome assembly of soybean accession by integration of PacBio HiFi reads, Oxford Nanopore ultra-long reads and BioNano