Genome Sequences of Eight Aspergillus flavus spp. and One A. parasiticus sp., Isolated from Peanut Seeds in Georgia

Authors

Paola C. Faustinelli, National Peanut Research Laboratory, USDA-ARSFollow
Xinye Monica Wang, National Peanut Research Laboratory, USDA-ARS
Edwin R. Palencia, National Peanut Research Laboratory, USDA-ARS
Renee S. Arias, National Peanut Research Laboratory, USDA-ARSFollow

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

2016

Citation

Genome Announc 4(2):e00278-16

Comments

Copyright © 2016 Faustinelli et al.

Open access

doi:10.1128/genomeA.00278-16

Abstract

Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus fungi produce carcinogenic mycotoxins in peanut seeds, causing considerable impact on both human health and the economy. Here, we report nine genome sequences of Aspergillus spp., isolated from Georgia peanut seeds in 2014. The information obtained will lead to further biodiversity studies that are essential for developing control strategies.