Draft genome sequence of Colletotrichum acutatum sensu lato (Colletotrichum fioriniae)

Riccardo Baroncelli
,
Prasad Sreenivasaprasad
,
Serenella A. Sukno
,
Michael R. Thon
,
Eric Holub

Universidad de Salamanca
,
University of Warwick

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Abstract

In addition to its economic impact, Colletotrichum acutatum sensu lato is an interesting model for molecular investigations due to the diversity of host-determined specialization and reproductive lifestyles within the species complex. The pathogen Colletotrichum fioriniae forms part of this species complex and causes anthracnose in a wide range of crops and wild plants worldwide. Some members of this species have also been reported to be entomopathogenic. Here, we report the draft genome sequence of a heterothallic reference isolate of C. fioriniae (strain PJ7). This sequence provides a range of new resources that serve as a useful platform for further research in the field.