Status of Macrostomum lignano genome sequencing

The estimated size of M. lignano genome is 557-655 MB. Hubrecht Institute has initiated de novo genome sequencing of the isofemale M. lignano line DV1 (35 generations of sibling breeding) provided by Dr. Schärer.

Currently, M. lignano genome sequencing initiative involves several groups, which contribute their sequencing resources for this project.

Draft genome assembly, based on 6x coverage 454 data and 75x Illumina data (normalized to 8x) is available for download and blast searches.

Hybrid 454/Illumina M. lignano genome assembly ML100925: