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Scaffold

Contigs joined in order and orientation, often with gaps. Scaffolds use linking information (e.g., paired reads, long reads) to order contigs.

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Scaffolding used paired-end and long-read data.

Key facts

  • Ordered contigs; may have gaps.
  • Improves with long reads and linking data.

Category: Analysis Methods

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