Data on the draft genome sequence of Caryocar brasiliense Camb. (Caryocaraceae): An important genetic resource from Brazilian savannas

Abstract

Caryocar brasiliense (Caryocaraceae) is a Neotropical tree species widely distributed in Brazilian savannas. This species is very popular in central Brazil mainly due to the use of its fruits in the local cuisine and their anti-inflammatory proprieties, and indeed it is one of the candidates, among Brazilian native plants, for fast track incorporation into cropping systems. Considering the importance of Caryocar brasiliense, little is known about its genetics and genomics, and determination of a reference genome sequence could improve the understanding of its evolution, as well as the development of tools for domestication. Here, we provide the first draft genome of C. brasiliense, the raw sequencing data and some multiplex sets of high quality microsatellite primers. Data on the genome project can be obtained from the BioProject at NCBI (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bioproject/?term=caryocar). Keywords: Cerrado, Genome assembly, Genome evolution, Native plants, SSR markers