Genome sequencing and analysis of isolates of Cytospora sorbicola and Cytospora plurivora associated with almond and peach canker.

ABSTRACT: Cytospora sorbicola and C. plurivora are significant canker pathogens that affect stone fruits and several other woody plants, severely limiting orchard productivity and longevity. These pathogens are challenging to control, and once established, there is no cure. Therefore, breeding for resistance is the most promising strategy to mitigate their impact. The first step in this process is understanding the interactions between the plants and the pathogens. To facilitate this understanding, we present genome sequencing and analysis of two isolates of C. sorbicola and two isolates of C. plurivora. The genomes of the C. plurivora isolates were assembled to a mean size of 38.4 ± 0.275 Mbp, with a mean guanine-cytosine (GC) content of 51.02 ± 0.25%. In contrast, the genomes of C. sorbicola were

SUBMITTER: Maguvu TE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12533866 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature