ORG.one project - Betta pi: Pioneering Genome Assembly of Malaysia's Endangered Peat Swamp Fish (Betta pi): A Conservation Genomics Approach
Rapid sequencing of the endangered Betta pi as part of the ORG.one project https://org.one/oo. Betta pi is an endangered freshwater fish endemic to Malaysia's peat swamps. As a peat swamp inhabitant, this species possesses unique adaptations for survival in highly acidic and hypoxic waters. This project presents the first genome sequencing of B. pi using Oxford Nanopore Technologies' PromethION 2 Solo platform for long-read sequencing. This genomic resource will provide crucial insights into the species' evolutionary adaptations to acidic, hypoxic peat swamp environments and support conservation efforts for this threatened species. The genome data will enable comparative genomic analyses with other Betta species and facilitate the development of conservation strategies. This work marks a significant advance in understanding the genetic basis of adaptation in acidic-water fish species and will contribute to the preservation of Malaysia's unique aquatic biodiversity.
Rapid sequencing of the endangered Betta pi as part of the ORG.one project https://org.one/oo. Betta pi is an endangered freshwater fish endemic to Malaysia's peat swamps. As a peat swamp inhabitant, this species possesses unique adaptations for survival in highly acidic and hypoxic waters. This project presents the first genome sequencing of B. pi using Oxford Nanopore Technologies' PromethION 2 Solo platform for long-read sequencing. This genomic resource will provide crucial insights into the species' evolutionary adaptations to acidic, hypoxic peat swamp environments and support conservation efforts for this threatened species. The genome data will enable comparative genomic analyses with other Betta species and facilitate the development of conservation strategies. This work marks a significant advance in understanding the genetic basis of adaptation in acidic-water fish species and will contribute to the preservation of Malaysia's unique aquatic biodiversity.
School of Science, Monash University Malaysia