| The ‑wordlength option is an index parameter that sets the length of the k-mers that are indexed. In other words, it is the k in k‑mer. The word (or pattern) length is a critical parameter that
can have a significant impact on sensitivity and speed. The
default settings work well
for most applications, but for very large datasets and other
resource-intensive tasks, it can be worthwhile to experiment with
different values. You're welcome to ask me for advice. |