Chromosome level de Novo hybrid assembly of Asian honeybee, Apis cerana Koreana.

ABSTRACT: Apis cerana is a vital pollinator in East Asia and a model species for studying eusociality, which includes complex group decision-making and specialized task systems. However, the population of Apis cerana is facing a significant decline globally due to factors such as excessive pesticide use, climate change, and infectious diseases. Comprehensive genomic resources are crucial for preserving this species and understanding the genomic underpinnings of eusociality. In this study, we present a near-complete de novo assembly of the Apis cerana genome, designated AcerK1.0, achieved using a hybrid assembly approach combining nanopore long-read and Illumina short-read sequencing technologies. The final assembly comprises approximately 223 Mbp, including 16 chromosomes (217 Mbp), four unmapped sc

SUBMITTER: Lee JH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12289884 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature