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Chromosome-level genome assembly of Corizus hyoscyami (Linnaeus, 1758) (Heteroptera: Rhopalidae)
Ye Xu1,2, Yuzhou Zhao1,2, Rong Ji1,2
1International Research Center of Cross-Border Pest Management in Central Asia, Xinjiang Key Laboratory of Special Species Conservation and Regulatory Biology, College of Life Sciences, Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830017, China.
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|July 17, 2026
Summary
Researchers have sequenced the Corizus hyoscyami genome, a key insect for studying herbivory evolution. This high-quality assembly provides a foundation for understanding host adaptation in true bugs.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Evolutionary Biology
- Entomology
Background:
- Corizus hyoscyami is a widely distributed, polyphagous insect relevant to herbivory evolution.
- Lack of a sequenced genome previously hindered biological characteristic studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To generate a high-quality, chromosome-level genome assembly for Corizus hyoscyami.
- To provide a genomic resource for studying host adaptation and evolution in true bugs.
Main Methods:
- Integrated MGI DNBSEQ-T7 short-read, PacBio Sequel II long-read, and Hi-C scaffolding.
- Assessed assembly completeness using BUSCO.
- Annotated protein-coding genes.
Main Results:
- Generated a 1.47 Gb chromosome-level genome assembly.
- Achieved 97.6% completeness and anchored 94.90% of sequences to 6 scaffolds.
- Identified 18,540 protein-coding genes and 69.79% repetitive sequences.
Conclusions:
- The Corizus hyoscyami genome assembly is a valuable resource.
- Facilitates future research on adaptive evolution in Heteroptera.
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