Genome sequencing and assembly of Eidothea hardeniana
This project presents the haplotype-resolved reference genome of Eidothea hardeniana (Nightcap Oak), a critically endangered tree species in the family Proteaceae. Endemic to the Nightcap Range of north-eastern New South Wales, Australia, E. hardeniana is a paleo-endemic rainforest tree of high conservation and evolutionary significance. The genome was assembled using PacBio HiFi, Oxford Nanopore, and Hi-C sequencing, providing chromosome-level haplotypes. These resources will support studies of genome evolution, genetic diversity, and conservation management in the Proteaceae and other ancient angiosperm lineages.