FAQ

Q1:

What equipment do I need to perform nanopore-based sequencing for pathogen detection?

A1:

Apart from a computer, a nanopore-based sequencing device and a flow cell, you need basic wet lab equipment such as pipettes, a centrifuge and a heat block for DNA purification and sequence library construction. Some resources to get started can be found in XX et al., XX et al., and XX et al.,

Q2:

Why do I need a desktop agent to run my analysis?

A2:

A desktop agent is need as an interface between your computer and the computing server. This enables you to continuously upload and analyze data while sequencing, instead of having to first wait for the entire sequencing run to finish.

Q3:

I uploaded a genome of a plant pathogen, but it is not added to the search database yet. When can I expect my genome to be added?

A3:

Uploaded genomes get checked automatically for contaminants, but adding a genome to the database needs verification by the system administrator. Please contact us if your genome has not been added yet.

Q4:

Can I start multiple analyses from the same desktop agent?

A4:

We currently only support one analysis per desktop agent. It is, however, possible to have two desktop agents on the same computer(?).

Q5:

How can I interpret my results?

A5:

The AGRIFUTURΞ pipeline (...)