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Draft Genome Sequences of 14 Fungal Species from Alternaria Section Infectoriae

Michael R Fulcher1, Gary C Bergstrom2

  • 1United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Foreign Disease-Weed Science Research Unit, Frederick, Maryland, USA.

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|December 13, 2022
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Genome sequencing of 14 Alternaria section Infectoriae species provides new data. These findings will aid in understanding the taxonomy and biology of these widespread fungi.

Area of Science:

  • Mycology
  • Fungal Genomics
  • Plant Pathology

Background:

  • Alternaria section Infectoriae comprises numerous fungal species.
  • These fungi are ubiquitous and associated with diverse hosts.
  • Understanding their genetic makeup is crucial for biological and taxonomic studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To shotgun sequence isolates of 14 species within Alternaria section Infectoriae.
  • To generate genome assemblies and annotations for these fungal species.
  • To facilitate future research on the taxonomy and biology of this fungal group.

Main Methods:

  • Shotgun sequencing of fungal isolates.
  • Bioinformatic analysis for genome assembly and annotation.

Main Results:

  • Successful genome assemblies were generated for 14 Alternaria section Infectoriae species.
  • Annotations provide insights into the genetic content of these fungi.

Conclusions:

  • The generated genome data represent a valuable resource for Alternaria section Infectoriae research.
  • Improved taxonomic and biological understanding of these ubiquitous fungi is anticipated.

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