Globally distributed root endophyte Phialocephala subalpina links pathogenic and saprophytic lifestyles.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Whereas an increasing number of pathogenic and mutualistic ascomycetous species were sequenced in the past decade, species showing a seemingly neutral association such as root endophytes received less attention. In the present study, the genome of Phialocephala subalpina, the most frequent species of the Phialocephala fortinii s.l. - Acephala applanata species complex, was sequenced for insight in the genome structure and gene inventory of these wide-spread root endophytes.

Results

The genome of P. subalpina was sequenced using Roche/454 GS FLX technology and a whole genome shotgun strategy. The assembly resulted in 205 scaffolds and a genome size of 69.7 Mb. The expanded genome size in P. subalpina was not due to the proliferation of transposable elements or othe

SUBMITTER: Schlegel M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5148876 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature