Chlamydomonas sp. ICE-L Genome sequencing and assembly

The unicellular green alga Chlamydomonas sp. ICE-L thrives in polar sea ice, where it tolerates extreme low temperatures, high salinity, and broad seasonal fluctuations in light conditions. Despite the high interest in biotechnological uses of this species, little is known about the adaptations that allow it to thrive in this harsh and complex environment. Here we assembled a high-quality genome sequence and advanced general understanding of the Antarctic green algae.