Figure 1.

Comparison of genome size estimates based on sequencing or traditional cytogenetic methods. (a) Correspondence between genome sizes estimated from sequence assemblies versus estimates based on Feulgen densitometry or flow cytometry. The two sets of estimates are strongly positively correlated, although there are discrepancies. (b) Relationship between discrepancy according to method of estimation and genome size. The discrepancy becomes larger with increasing genome size, with most of the differences reflecting a lower estimate derived from sequence assembly. (Online version in colour.)