This is a test version of Biostars. For the public version, visit https://www.biostars.org.
Genome Analysis Insights: BUSCO Evaluation of Repetitive Elements and Ploidy Level in Crocus sativus"

Hi, I am analyzing the Crocus sativus plant genome, which is approximately 3.5 GB in size. I want to understand how BUSCO handles repetitive elements in complex genomes like plants, both with repeat masking and without. Additionally, I am curious about how BUSCO handles the ploidy level of the genome. Please share your comments

Thank you

coverage ploidy complex-genome busco
• 954 views • link
updated by Ram Ram • written by mathavanbioinfo mathavanbioinfo

1 answer

BUSCO searches for protein-coding genes by aligning reference proteins to the genome. Hence, repetitive elements don't affect BUSCO.
If the genome that you study is polyploid, you'll see many orthogroups in "D" category, which stands for "duplicated".

• 0 views • link
written by shelkmike shelkmike

Log in to answer this question.

More posts like this