# Genome assembly and annotation of Scenedesmus bijugus var. obtusiusculus AT-UAM from Cuatro Ciénegas, México

## TL;DR

This paper presents the genome sequence of a microalga from Mexico that can tolerate CO2 and produce lipids, making it useful for biotechnology.

## Contribution

The novel contribution is the draft genome and annotation of Scenedesmus bijugus var. obtusiusculus AT-UAM, a CO2-tolerant lipid-producing microalga.

## Key findings

- The microalga strain is CO2-tolerant and accumulates high levels of lipids.
- It was isolated from Cuatro Ciénegas, Mexico, and shows adaptability for biotechnological use.

## Abstract

We report the draft genome sequence of Scenedesmus bijugus var. obtusiusculus AT-UAM, a CO2-tolerant and lipid-producing microalga isolated from Cuatro Ciénegas, México. The strain shows potential for biotechnological applications due to its adaptability and high lipid accumulation.