Stylosanthes scabra cultivar:85/UNEB Genome sequencing and assembly. Stylosanthes scabra cultivar:85/UNEB

This project determines a first draft sequence of the Stylosanthes scabra genome with the aim of elucidating the genes involved in many traits that are particularly found in this plant species. Stylosanthes scabra is commonly found in Caatinga regions and stands out for its drought tolerance and capacity to grow in moderately acidic soils with low fertility. The species is also often found growing in soils with high salinity, where it has substantial osmotic adjustment capacity and maintains tissue turgor even under low water potential in the environment. Such an organism represents a valuable source of genes, gene families and molecular mechanisms to be studied.