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To assemble and annotate the genome of Nannochloropsis oceanica CCAP849/10 for insights into its industrial applications.

March 21, 2026Open Access

Genome assembly and annotation of the biofuel- and bioproduct-relevant microalga Nannochloropsis oceanica CCAP849/10

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To assemble and annotate the genome of Nannochloropsis oceanica CCAP849/10 for insights into its industrial applications.
Conducted genome assembly using sequencing techniques.
Performed functional annotation of the assembled genome.
Utilized molecular tools like CRISPR/Cas9 for editing and transformation.
Successfully assembled the genome of Nannochloropsis oceanica.
Identified key genes related to polyunsaturated fatty acid production.
Demonstrated the potential for genetic modifications using CRISPR/Cas9.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Nannochloropsis oceanica is a unicellular microalgal eustigmatophyte that is cultivated for industrial applications. N. oceanica grows robustly in open systems, is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, and has an extensive molecular toolkit, including CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing and transformation. Here, we report the genome assembly of N. oceanica CCAP849/10.

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Shawn R. Starkenburg

Thomas C. Biondi

Colin P. S. Kruse

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Los Alamos National Laboratory

Colorado State University

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