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ArticleGigaScience2016

Draft genome of the living fossil Ginkgo biloba.

Rui Guan, Yunpeng Zhao, He Zhang, Guangyi Fan, Xin Liu, Wenbin Zhou, Chengcheng Shi, Jiahao Wang, Weiqing Liu, Xinming Liang and 12 more

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133 citing papers in PubMed, 277 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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22 authors at 10 institutions in 4 countries.

Rui GuanBGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Yunpeng ZhaoThe Key Laboratory of Conservation Biology for Endangered Wildlife of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
He ZhangBGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Guangyi FanBGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Xin LiuBGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Wenbin ZhouThe Key Laboratory of Conservation Biology for Endangered Wildlife of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
Chengcheng ShiBGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Jiahao WangBGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Weiqing LiuBGI-Wuhan, BGI-Shenzhen, Wuhan, 430074, China.
Xinming LiangBGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Yuanyuan FuBGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Kailong MaBGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Lijun ZhaoThe Key Laboratory of Conservation Biology for Endangered Wildlife of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China.
Fumin ZhangState Key Laboratory of Systematic and Evolutionary Botany, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100093, China.
Zuhong LuState Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
Simon Ming-Yuen LeeState Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine and Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, Macao, China.
Xun XuBGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Jian WangBGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Huanming YangBGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Chengxin FuThe Key Laboratory of Conservation Biology for Endangered Wildlife of the Ministry of Education, College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310058, China. cxfu@zju.edu.cn.
Song GeState Key Laboratory of Systematic and Evolutionary Botany, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100093, China. gesong@ibcas.ac.cn.
Wenbin ChenBGI-Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518083, China. chenwenbin@genomics.cn.
BGI Group (China) · CNInstitute of Botany · CNChinese Academy of Sciences · CNSoutheast University · CNBotswana Geoscience Institute · BWChinese Medical Center · USChinese University of Hong Kong · CNNational Institute of Genomic Medicine · MXQingdao University · CNZhejiang University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGinkgo biloba L. (Ginkgoaceae) is one of the most distinctive plants. It possesses a suite of fascinating characteristics including a large genome, outstanding resistance/tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses, and dioecious reproduction, making it an ideal model species for biological studies. However, the lack of a high-quality genome sequence has been an impediment to our understanding of its biology and evolution.

findingsThe 10.61 Gb genome sequence containing 41,840 annotated genes was assembled in the present study. Repetitive sequences account for 76.58% of the assembled sequence, and long terminal repeat retrotransposons (LTR-RTs) are particularly prevalent. The diversity and abundance of LTR-RTs is due to their gradual accumulation and a remarkable amplification between 16 and 24 million years ago, and they contribute to the long introns and large genome. Whole genome duplication (WGD) may have occurred twice, with an ancient WGD consistent with that shown to occur in other seed plants, and a more recent event specific to ginkgo. Abundant gene clusters from tandem duplication were also evident, and enrichment of expanded gene families indicates a remarkable array of chemical and antibacterial defense pathways.

conclusionsThe ginkgo genome consists mainly of LTR-RTs resulting from ancient gradual accumulation and two WGD events. The multiple defense mechanisms underlying the characteristic resilience of ginkgo are fostered by a remarkable enrichment in ancient duplicated and ginkgo-specific gene clusters. The present study sheds light on sequencing large genomes, and opens an avenue for further genetic and evolutionary research.

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Contig MappingEvolution, MolecularGenome, PlantGenome SizeGinkgo bilobaMolecular Sequence AnnotationPhylogenyRetroelementsSequence Analysis, DNATerminal Repeat SequencesRetroelementsEvolution of LTR-RTsGinkgo genomeGymnosperm evolutionPlant defense mechanismTandem gene duplicationWhole genome duplication

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