Decoding the Water Lily: A Tale of Mud, Megabytes, and the Tragic Fate of the World's Smallest Lily
In our new paper, we set out to assemble complete, gap-free genomes for three basal water lilies: Nymphaea colorata, N. thermarum, and N. caerulea. Our goal was to uncover the molecular secrets behind the first flowers' breathtaking colors and perfumes.