Draft genome sequence of Moesziomyces globuligerus strain NYNU178249, an asexual yeast-like smut fungus from rice leaves

Key Points

• The aim is to present the draft genome sequence of a strain of Moesziomyces globuligerus.
• Draft genome assembly using long-read sequencing technology
• Characterization of the genome of strain NYNU178249
• Analysis of plant associations and biotechnological potential
• The genome assembly size is 18.6 Mb
• Provides a resource for comparative studies of smut fungi
• Identifies potential biotechnological applications for the strain