Whole Genome Sequencing of 1,020 Birch and Oak Trees for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Awarded contract
AwardedWhole Genome Sequencing of 1,020 Birch and Oak Trees for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Awarded 31 May 2023
Awarded31 May 2023
Value£43,000.00
SupplierBGI Tech Solutions
RegionLondon
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2y 5mo ago1y term
Awarded 31 May 2023Expired 30 May 2024
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew awarded a contract to BGI Tech Solutions for whole genome sequencing of 510 silver birch (Betula pendula) and 510 common oak (Quercus robur) trees to over 10X genome coverage.
DNA extractions from dried leaf or cambium tissues were performed at RBG Kew and provided in individually labelled 2ml Eppendorf tubes.
The contract value was £43,000, with coverage maximised equally for both species.
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Whole Genome Sequencing of 1,020 Birch and Oak Trees for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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