Why generate reference genomes?

This graphic was originally published on the Sanger Institute website on 3 Jul 2023.

This infographic gives a pictorial overview of the difference scientific fields and industries which may benefit from the mass generation of high-quality, chromosomal-level reference genomes.

The Earth BioGenome Project – of which the Darwin Tree of Life project is part – aims to sequence the genomes of all known eukaryotic species on the planet.

Landscape depicting areas where reference genomes can be utilised, including: biomedicines, climate adaptation, sustainable fisheries, next-generation genomic science, green technologies, species reintroductions, conservation, pollinators, crop development, soil health, food security, biofuels, and evolutionary biology.