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Complete Genome Sequence of an Australian Strain of the Lichen-Forming Fungus Endocarpon pusillum (Hedwig).

ABSTRACT: The cosmopolitan lichen-forming fungus Endocarpon pusillum (Hedwig) has previously been used as a model for the study of symbiosis and drought resistance. Here, we present the annotated genome of the Australian strain Endocarpon pusillum EPUS1.4. This genome sequence provides additional information on the ability of this species to produce secondary metabolites.

SUBMITTER: Mead OL

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7729407 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

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Complete Genome Sequence of an Australian Strain of the Lichen-Forming Fungus Endocarpon pusillum (Hedwig).

Mead Oliver L OL Gueidan Cécile C

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The cosmopolitan lichen-forming fungus <i>Endocarpon pusillum</i> (Hedwig) has previously been used as a model for the study of symbiosis and drought resistance. Here, we present the annotated genome of the Australian strain <i>Endocarpon pusillum</i> EPUS1.4. This genome sequence provides additional information on the ability of this species to produce secondary metabolites. ...[more]

PMID: 33303659

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