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Genome sequence of the novel Cystobasidiomycetes fungal isolate EMM_F5

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Researchers isolated and sequenced the genome of a previously unclassified yeast called EMM_F5 found on Magnolia tree leaves. Through genetic analysis, they determined this yeast belongs to the Cystobasidiomycetes class and likely represents a new family called Microsporomycetaceae. This discovery fills an important gap in fungal genomics by providing the first genetic information available for this family of fungi.

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Genome resource of Phlyctema vagabunda strain 19EL15, a pathogen of post-harvest bull’s eye rot of apple

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Scientists sequenced the complete genetic blueprint of a fungus called Phlyctema vagabunda that causes serious damage to apples and pears after harvest, particularly creating brown spots called bull’s eye rot. The fungus is found across Europe and North America and costs farmers significant money in crop losses. This genetic information will help researchers better understand how the fungus works and develop better ways to prevent or manage the disease.

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Complete genome sequence of Diaporthe vaccinii Shear, a fungal isolated from blueberry

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Scientists sequenced the complete genetic blueprint of Diaporthe vaccinii, a harmful fungus that damages blueberry plants and costs farmers significant money. Using advanced DNA sequencing technology, they assembled a high-quality genetic map of the fungus to better understand how it causes disease. This genetic information could help researchers develop better ways to protect blueberry crops from this destructive pathogen.

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Contamination of fungal genomes of Onygenaceae (Phylum Ascomycota) in public databases: incidence, detection, and impact

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Scientists found that many fungal genome sequences stored in public databases contain unwanted bacterial DNA that can interfere with research results. They developed a method to identify and remove this contamination using related high-quality fungal genomes as reference. After cleaning four contaminated genomes, the quality improved significantly and the contamination dropped from 5-12% to below 3%, demonstrating that careful screening is essential for reliable genetic research.

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