Closing the gap in plant genomes white paper

Overview

With the importance of studying plant genomes being widely acknowledged, the question arises: why have so few been sequenced? The answer to this question lies in the size and complexity of plant genomes, which make them extremely difficult to sequence using traditional technologies. This review outlines how researchers are now addressing the challenges of producing high-quality, highly contiguous plant genome assemblies through the use of nanopore sequencing technology — enabling new opportunities in plant conservation and breeding.