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The complete genome assembly of Astragalus membranaceus: enabling more accurate genetic research.

Huibin Qin, Aohui Li, Shuyu Zhong, Huazhi Wang, Hongling Tian

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Huibin QinCenter for Agricultural Genetic Resources Research, Shanxi Agricultural University/Institute of Crop Germplasm Resources, Shanxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Crop Gene Resources and Germplasm Enhancement on Loess Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Genetic Resources and Genetic Improvement of Minor Crops, Taiyuan 030031, China.ORCID 0000-0003-2229-6482
Aohui LiCollege of Agronomy, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China.
Shuyu ZhongCollege of Agronomy, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China.
Huazhi WangCollege of Agronomy, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, China.
Hongling TianShanxi Agricultural University, Shanxi Academy of Agricultural Science, The Industrial Crop Institute, Taiyuan 030031, China.ORCID 0009-0000-7392-0260

Funding

China Agriculture Research SystemChinese Materia MedicaFundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province 202103021224158Hengshan Astragalus Research Institute's Local Partnership Project XDHZHQY2022-01National Natural Science Foundation of China 31601457
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Abstract

backgroundAstragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge is a globally significant medicinal plant renowned for its potent immunomodulatory and antioxidant properties. However, the existing reference genome for this species remains incomplete, characterized by fragmented assemblies and the absence of centromeric and telomeric regions, thereby limiting comprehensive exploration of the genetic mechanisms underlying its key traits.

findingsWe hereby present the first complete genome assembly for A. membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge "AM-T2T," achieved through the integration of PacBio HiFi, ultra-long Oxford Nanopore Technologies, and Hi-C sequencing. The assembly achieved a total size of 1.39 Gb with an N50 of 180.45 Mb. The genome exhibits remarkable completeness (99.63% BUSCO completeness; long terminal repeat assembly index of 22.67) and high accuracy (quality value of 57.51; Genome Continuity Inspector score of 36.23). It features annotations of 64.22% repetitive sequences, 16 telomeres, 8 centromeres, 32,600 high-confident genes, 248 cytochrome P450 monooxygenases (CYP450s), and 163 uridine diphosphate glycosyltransferases. Notably, 158.58 Mb of previously unassembled regions were resolved, harboring 4 CYP450s. Additionally, 2,267 unique genes and 20,652 conserved genes were identified within the AM-T2T genome. Comparative analysis with Astragalus mongholicus assembly revealed 1,413 structural variations.

conclusionsThis complete genome assembly of A. membranaceus represents a significant advancement in the genomic characterization of A. membranaceus, providing a robust resource that will bolster genetic research, breeding programs, and medicinal applications.

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Astragalus propinquusGenome, PlantGenomicsMolecular Sequence AnnotationAstragalus membranaceusgenome annotationpreviously unassembled regionsstructural variationstelomere-to-telomere genome

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