# Draft genome assembly and annotation of Haematococcus lacustris strain Liv1, an industrial astaxanthin-producing microalga

## TL;DR

This paper presents the genome of Haematococcus lacustris, a microalga used for producing natural astaxanthin, to aid future research on carotenoid production.

## Contribution

The study provides the first annotated genome for H. lacustris strain Liv1.

## Key findings

- The genome size is 291.5 Mbp.
- The genome is annotated to support research in carotenoid biosynthesis and crop protection.

## Abstract

Haematococcus lacustris is a ubiquitous unicellular green alga with industrial bioproduct applications, namely, as feedstock for natural astaxanthin. We report the annotated 291.5 Mbp genome for H. lacustris Liv1 to support future algal research in the areas of carotenoid biosynthesis and crop protection.