Chromosome-level genome assembly of the parasitoid wasp Aenasius arizonensis
Abstract Aenasius arizonensis is an important solitary endoparasitoid successfully used for biocontrol of cotton mealybug. However, lacking genomic resources has limited molecular-level investigations. Our exploration produced a superior genomic assembly of A. arizonensis from the chromosome level b...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Scientific Data |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-05020-w |
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| Summary: | Abstract Aenasius arizonensis is an important solitary endoparasitoid successfully used for biocontrol of cotton mealybug. However, lacking genomic resources has limited molecular-level investigations. Our exploration produced a superior genomic assembly of A. arizonensis from the chromosome level by combining MGISEQ short reads, Hi-C scaffolding, and PacBio Revio sequencing techniques. The genome measured 398.69 Mb, including a contig N50 of 4.73 Mb, a BUSCO completeness level of 97.07%, and a scaffold N50 of 35.96 Mb. Hi-C data were further utilized cluster and anchor 98.66% of the genome sequences into 11 chromosomes. Approximately, 165.90 Mb, representing about 41.61% of the genome, was identified as repeat elements. Non-coding sequence annotation identified 171 rRNAs, 117 small RNAs, 331 regulatory RNAs, and 872 tRNAs. Genome annotation reveals 11,727 protein-coding genes, with 10,842 (92.45%) genes functionally annotated. In summary, our chromosome-level genome assembly serves as a significant resource for advancing research on Encyrtidae parasitoids. |
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| ISSN: | 2052-4463 |