Gangurde, S S and Asija, S and Bajaj, P and Fountain, J C and Abbas, H K and Holbrook, C C and Kemerait, R C and Guo, B (2025) Draft genome assemblies of 38 Aspergillus parasiticus isolates collected from South Georgia crop fields. Microbiology Resource Announcements, 14 (10). pp. 1-3. ISSN 2576-098X
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Abstract
Aspergillus parasiticus is a fungus recognized for producing highly carcinogenic mycotoxins. In this study, we collected 38 isolates of A. parasiticus from fields in South Georgia. We performed whole genome re-sequencing and developed 38 draft genome assemblies of A. parasiticus. The average genome size was 38.7 Mb, with larger genomes (~40 Mb) found in peanut fields in Turner County. Scaffold N50 was recorded highest for isolates collected from the corn fields of Tifton. The average BUSCO completeness score for these assemblies was 99.1%. The genome sequences generated for these 38 isolates will serve as a valuable genomic resource for the community working on aflatoxin mitigation strategies in crops.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Divisions: | Global Research Program - Accelerated Crop Improvement |
| CRP: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Aspergillus parasiticus, aflatoxin, genome sequencing, carcinogenic, mycotoxins |
| Subjects: | Others > Genetics and Genomics Others > Aflatoxins |
| Depositing User: | Mr Nagaraju T |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Mar 2026 05:56 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Mar 2026 05:56 |
| URI: | http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/13538 |
| Official URL: | https://journals.asm.org/doi/full/10.1128/mra.0008... |
| Projects: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Funders: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Acknowledgement: | We thank Billy Wilson and Sheron Simpson for technical assistance in the laboratory and fields. This work is partially supported by the USDA-ARS, Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Corn, National Corn Growers Association Aflatoxin Mitigation Center of Excellence, Georgia Peanut Commission, National Peanut Board, and Peanut Research Foundation. Mention of trade names or commercial products in this publication is solely for the purpose of providing specific information and does not imply recommendation or endorsement by the USDA. |
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