RepeatExplorer2 is a novel version of a computational pipeline that uses graph-based clustering of next-generation sequencing reads for characterization of repetitive DNA in eukaryotes. The clustering algorithm facilitates repeat identification in any genome by using relatively small quantities of short sequence reads, and additional tools within the pipeline perform automatic annotation and quantification of the identified repeats. The pipeline is integrated into the Galaxy platform, which provides a user-friendly web interface for script execution and documentation of the results. Compared to the original version of the pipeline, RepeatExplorer2 provides automated annotation of transposable elements, identification of tandem repeats and enhanced visualization of analysis results. Here, we present an overview of the RepeatExplorer2 workflow and provide procedures for its application to (i) de novo repeat identification in a single species, (ii) comparative repeat analysis in a set of species, (iii) development of satellite DNA probes for cytogenetic experiments and (iv) identification of centromeric repeats based on ChIP-seq data. Each procedure takes approximately 2 d to complete. RepeatExplorer2 is available at https://repeatexplorer-elixir.cerit-sc.cz .

Biology Centre Czech Academy of Sciences Institute of Plant Molecular Biology České Budějovice Czech Republic

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