Draft genome and SSR data mining of Typhonium flagelliforme, an anti-cancer medicinal plant

Typhonium flagelliforme , a medicinal plant endemic to Indonesia and belonging to the Araceae family, has garnered significant attention due to its potential anticancer properties. Given its therapeutic relevance, this species represents a promising genetic resource for future plant breeding initiatives. In the present study, whole genome sequencing (WGS) of T. flagelliforme was performed using the Illumina NextSeq 2000 platform. Sequencing was conducted with a paired-end 150 bp (PE150) approach, yielding approximately 112 GB of raw data. The estimated genome size was 714.70 Mb, with an assembly contig N50 of 3,971 bp and a BUSCO completeness score of 76.08%. Also, we identified 64.41% repetitive DNA from the genome assembly, in which retroelements occupied 21.40% of the total genome. This first T. flagelliforme genome is expected to contribute to a better understanding of its genetics for molecular breeding programs, development of medicinal plant-based biotechnology, and sustainable conservation of rodent tubber germplasm.