The 1000 Plants (1KP) initiative explored the genetic diversity of green plants (Viridiplantae) by sequencing RNA from 1,342 samples representing 1,173 species. All of the analyses done for the 1KP capstone, and previous studies on subsets of these data, are based on a series of de novo transcriptome assemblies and related outputs that will be described in this publication. We also describe assessments of the data quality and an analysis to remove cross-contamination between the samples. These data will be useful to researchers with interests in specific gene families, either across the green plant tree of life or in more focused lineages.
Some samples were not analyzed for the 1KP analysis publication because they were identified as mislabeled and/or contaminated. We released the data nonetheless as some find even these data useful. More information is given at in the original GigaScience datanote, including estimates of which particular sequences might be problematic. In this updated dataset we have removed the samples and associated files for the 30 specimens where we found significant evidence of mislabeling and/or contamination. If you require the data from those samples please visit the original dataset 100627.

The 1000 Plants (1KP) transcriptomes initiative explored the genetic diversity of green plants (Viridiplantae) by sequencing RNA from 1,342 samples representing 1,173 species. All of the analyses done for the 1KP capstone, and previous studies on subsets of these data, are based on a series of de novo transcriptome assemblies and related outputs that will be described in the accompanying GigaScience publication. We also describe assessments of the data quality and an analysis to remove cross-contamination between the samples. These data will be useful to researchers with interests in specific gene families, either across the green plant tree of life or in more focused lineages.

Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is also known as linseed. It is an ancient crop that is widely cultivated as a source of ber, oil and medicinally relevant compounds.
We sequenced the genome to a depth of approximately 69 X with short reads from a series of libraries with various insert sizes ( 300bp, 500bp, 2kb, 5kb and 10kb) on a HiSeq 2000 sequencer.
The assembled scaffolds of high quality sequences total 25.9 Gb, with the contig and scaffold N50 values of 20.1 kb and 0.7 Mb respectively. We identified 43,484 protein-coding genes.

Here we provide the first de novo haplotype-resolved diploid genome sequence of an Asian individual using a unique de novo assembly pipeline. Our pipeline uses fosmid pooling and whole genome shotgun strategies, based on next generation sequencing (NGS) technology. The assembled genome contains 5.15 Gb, with a haplotype N50 of 484 kb. This haplotype-resolved genome represents the most complete genome assembly so far. Our analysis further identified previously undetected indels and novel coding sequences, and thus provides the most complete representation of an individuals genetic variation.
We generated ~614,850 fosmid clones ranging from 20 kb-80 kb with a mean of 36kb, approximately 30 fosmid clones were pooled and each pool had one or two DNA libraries sequenced using Hiseq 2000. In total, 1,712 Gb of raw sequence data was generated for all the pooled fosmid libraries. Please see the linked paper for assembly pipeline details. We then analysed the newly generated haploid-resolved diploid genome (HDG) for SNPs, INDELs, inversions and translocations, of which we identified 3,580,000 SNPs, 762,000 short INDELs (<50bp) and 30,000 long INDELs, 111 inversions and 168 translocations.

Updated genomic data from the YH (Homo sapiens) diploid genome the first sequenced Han Chinese individual, a representative of the Asian population. The genomic DNA used in this study came from an anonymous male Han Chinese individual who has no known genetic diseases.The original version of the YH genome was assembled based on 3.3 billion reads using the Illumina Genome Analyzer (see dataset doi:10.5524/100015). This latest (as of 07/2012) and improved version of the YH genome was assembled based on 2.1 billion reads using the Illumina HiSeq2000. A total of 202G nucleotides data was achieved using 100 bp-long paired end reads with an insert size ranging from 180 bp to 40 kbp, and the genome was sequenced to 67.5-fold average coverage. The latest version of SOAPdenovo2 was used to reassemble, improve and update the previously assembled genome (tools and pipelines available here: doi:10.5524/100044). By aligning the short reads with SOAP, 177G nucleotides were mapped onto the NCBI reference genome and 99.99% of the genome was covered. The raw sequences, assemblies and relevant tools are released for public use under a CC0 license.More information about the YH genome can be viewed at: http://yh.genomics.org.cn/

Genomic data from the YH (Homo sapiens) genome first diploid genome sequence of a Han Chinese, a representative of the Asian population. The genomic DNA used in this study came from an anonymous male Han Chinese individual who has no known genetic diseases.The YH genome was assembled based on 3.3 billion reads using the Illumina Genome Analyzer. We achieved 117.7G nucleotides data and the genome was sequenced to 36-fold average coverage. By aligning the short reads with SOAP, 102.9G nucleotides were mapped onto the NCBI reference genome and 99.97% of the genome was covered. The raw sequences, alignments, consensus genome, variants and relevant tools are released for public use under a CC0 license.

The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is considered a symbol of China and is a much loved animal all around the world. It is also one of the worlds most endangered species, making it a flagship species for conservation efforts. As the first fully sequenced Ursidae and the second fully sequenced carnivore after the dog, the whole genome sequence and annotation data provide an unparalleled amount of information to aid in understanding the genetic and biological underpinnings of this unique species, and will help contribute to disease control and conservation efforts.In 2008, BGI completed a first draft of the genome sequence of a three-year old female giant panda named Jingjing, who was used as a model for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China (doi: 10.1038/nature08696). Using second-generation Illumina GA sequencing data, the first de novo genome assembly was created using short-read sequencing technology. Here you will find the giant panda genome sequence assembly as well as annotation information, such as gene structure and function, non-coding RNAs, and repeat elements. Also presented are polymorphism information detected in the diploid genome, including SNPs, indels, and structural variations (SVs). The assembly was done using SOAPdenovo software and the panda genome data is visualized via MapView, which is powered by the Google Web Toolkit.