Complete genome sequence analysis of Pestalotiopsis microspora, a fungal pathogen causing kiwifruit postharvest rots.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The postharvest rot of kiwifruit is one of the most devastating diseases affecting kiwifruit quality worldwide. However, the genomic basis and pathogenicity mechanisms of kiwifruit rot pathogens are lacking. Here we report the first whole genome sequence of Pestalotiopsis microspora, one of the main pathogens causing postharvest kiwifruit rot in China. The genome of strain KFRD-2 was sequenced, de novo assembled, and analyzed.

Results

The genome of KFRD-2 was estimated to be approximately 50.31 Mb in size, with an overall GC content of 50.25%. Among 14,711 predicted genes, 14,423 (98.04%) exhibited significant matches to genes in the NCBI nr database. A phylogenetic analysis of 26 known pathogenic fungi, including P. microspora KFRD-2, based on conserved orthologo

SUBMITTER: Deng L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11378459 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature