Chromosome-level genome assembly characterizes Fusarium oxysporum FO12's biocontrol capabilities against pathogens, suggesting agricultural applications.
Fusarium oxysporum FO12 was originally isolated from cork oak ( Quercus suber L.) and has been characterised as a highly effective biological control agent of wilt diseases on different crops. FO12 endophytically colonises roots and basal stems of plants, reducing the establishment of the soil-borne pathogen Verticillium dahliae and triggering plant defence-related genes. Here, we report a chromosome-level genome assembly of FO12 using Nanopore and Hi-C data. The 57.60 Mb assembly comprises 14 chromosome-scale scaffolds with centromeres resolved and telomeric repeats detected at 4 of 28 chromosome ends. This high-quality reference genome provides a valuable resource for further research into the use of FO12 in agriculture as a biocontrol agent.
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