Draft Genome of the Entomopathogenic Fungus Metarhizium robertsii DSM 1490
Tilottama Mazumdar1,2, Alexander Bartholomäus3, Dino P McMahon1,2
1Institut für Biologie, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
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|April 5, 2023
Abstract:
Metarhizium robertsii DSM 1490 is a generalist entomopathogenic fungus. The mechanisms of pathogenesis of such fungi in insects like termites are not completely understood. Here, we report the draft genome sequence, as sequenced on the Oxford Nanopore platform. The genome has a GC% of 47.82 and a size of 45,688,865 bp.
Insights
Metarhizium robertsii DSM 1490, an entomopathogenic fungus, has had its draft genome sequenced. This provides insights into its pathogenesis mechanisms against insects like termites.
Area of Science:
- Mycology
- Genomics
- Insect Pathology
Background:
- Metarhizium robertsii DSM 1490 is a generalist entomopathogenic fungus.
- The precise mechanisms of pathogenesis in insects, particularly termites, remain incompletely understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the draft genome sequence of Metarhizium robertsii DSM 1490.
- To provide genomic resources for understanding fungal pathogenesis.
Main Methods:
- Genome sequencing using the Oxford Nanopore platform.
Main Results:
- The draft genome sequence of Metarhizium robertsii DSM 1490 was obtained.
- The genome size is 45,688,865 bp.
- The guanine-cytosine (GC) content is 47.82%.
Conclusions:
- The availability of the Metarhizium robertsii DSM 1490 genome sequence is a valuable resource.
- Further research can utilize this genomic data to elucidate pathogenesis mechanisms in insects.
