We show that Szepietowski's system of generators (arXiv:1108.3927) for the mapping class group of the non-orientable surface is the minimal generating set by Dehn twists and $Y$-homemorphisms.
Presentation of finite subgroups of mapping class group of genus 2 surface by Dehn twists
Crosscap slides and the level 2 mapping class group of a nonorientable surface
A finite presentation for the mapping class group of a nonorientable surface with Dehn twists and one crosscap slide as generators
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