The Whole Genome Sequence of Fusarium redolens Strain YP04, a Pathogen that Causes Root Rot of American Ginseng

Fusarium redolens was previously reported as a plant pathogen or an endophyte that is closely related to F. oxysporum, a notoriously significant soilborne phytopathogen. Subsequent studies demonstrated the unique nature of F. redolens, which was considered a distinct species that causes multiple symptoms on multiple hosts. It was recently identified as a pathogen that causes root rotofAmericanginseng. Currently, fewhigh-quality F. redolensgenomesequencesexist inthe public database. Here, we report the whole-genome sequence of F. redolens strain YP04, based on a hybrid assembly of long- and short-read sequencing with PacBio and Illumina platforms, respectively. The assembly consists of 40 configs with a total length of 52.8 Mb nuclear genomic DNA and 49.6 kb complete mitochondrial genomic DNA, and encodes a total of 18,985 genes, including 18,517 protein-coding genes and 469 RNA genes which were functionally annotated. In total, 4,606 proteins were identified in the pathogen-host interactions database, suggesting that theywere likely involved in pathogenicity and host-pathogen interactions, while 41 secondary metabolite synthesis clusters were predicted and annotated. This is the first high-quality whole genome of F. redolens, providing an important community resource for genome evolution, host-pathogen interaction, and secondary metabolite biosynthesis studies.

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Fusarium redolens, previously known as a plant pathogen or endophyte related to F. oxysporum, has now been identified as a pathogen causing root rot of American ginseng. The whole-genome sequence of F. redolens strain YP04 has been reported, providing a high-quality resource for genome evolution and host-pathogen interaction studies.