The reference genome for the northeastern Pacific bull kelp, Nereocystis luetkeana Bull kelp, Nereocystis luetkeana, is a northeastern Pacific kelp with broad distribution from Alaska to central California. Its population declines have caused severe concerns in northern California, ...

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The high-quality genome assembly of Nereocystis luetkeana reveals molecular insights into kelp gigantism. Led by Dr Filipe Alberto (@UWM) with #CCGP, @jgi.doe.gov & #ARPAE19 support.

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