Genome size estimates for Genomics for Australian Plants sequencing projects

Genome sizes were estimated with flow cytometry for candidate species for genome sequencing by the Genomics for Australian Plants consortium.Sampled species represent taxonomic groups where no or few genome sizes have previously been published.None of the three analysed Cunoniaceae produced clear peaks; it is possible that their genomes are very small.Roepera similis showed strong endopolyploidy, and because of the lack of a suitable standard and time constraints, no formal measurement was made.The first genome size estimates are presented for Apodasmia brownii, Flindersia xanthoxyla, Gastrolobium racemosum, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hypolaena fastigiata, Pittosporum angustifolium, Phyllanthus gunnii, Quintinia fawkneri, and Ripogonum discolor.