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Draft genome sequence and genetic transformation of the oleaginous alga Nannochloropis gaditana

Nature Communications, ISSN: 2041-1723, Vol: 3, Issue: 1, Page: 686
2012
  • 445
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 622
    Captures
  • 6
    Mentions
  • 23
    Social Media
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  • Citations
    445
  • Captures
    622
  • Mentions
    6
    • References
      4
      • Wikipedia
        4
    • Blog Mentions
      1
      • Blog
        1
    • News Mentions
      1
      • News
        1
  • Social Media
    23
    • Shares, Likes & Comments
      23
      • Facebook
        23

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The potential use of algae in biofuels applications is receiving significant attention. However, none of the current algal model species are competitive production strains. Here we present a draft genome sequence and a genetic transformation method for the marine microalga Nannochloropsis gaditana CCMP526. We show that N. gaditana has highly favourable lipid yields, and is a promising production organism. The genome assembly includes nuclear (∼29 Mb) and organellar genomes, and contains 9,052 gene models. We define the genes required for glycerolipid biogenesis and detail the differential regulation of genes during nitrogen-limited lipid biosynthesis. Phylogenomic analysis identifies genetic attributes of this organism, including unique stramenopile photosynthesis genes and gene expansions that may explain the distinguishing photoautotrophic phenotypes observed. The availability of a genome sequence and transformation methods will facilitate investigations into N. gaditana lipid biosynthesis and permit genetic engineering strategies to further improve this naturally productive alga. © 2012 Macmillan Publishers Limited. All rights reserved.

Bibliographic Details

Radakovits, Randor; Jinkerson, Robert E; Fuerstenberg, Susan I; Tae, Hongseok; Settlage, Robert E; Boore, Jeffrey L; Posewitz, Matthew C

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Chemistry; Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Physics and Astronomy

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