Abstract
Cercospora arachidicola, causal agent of early leaf spot, is an economically important peanut pathogen. Lack of genetic information about this fungus prevents understanding the role that potentially diverse genotypes may have in peanut breeding programs. Here, we report for the first time a draft genome sequence of C. arachidicola.
Highlights
Leaf spot caused by Cercospora arachidicola S
Infections by C. arachidicola appear as small necrotic lesions on the leaves, petioles, or stems, which may be followed by premature defoliation, and, if left unmanaged on susceptible cultivars, can severely decrease yield [1]
An effective, yet expensive, disease management strategy consists of multiple fungicide applications throughout the growing season [3]
Summary
Leaf spot caused by Cercospora arachidicola S. Hori (teleomorph Mycosphaerella arachidis Deighton) is one of two important leaf spot diseases in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) responsible for significant economic loss to the industry [1, 2]. Infections by C. arachidicola appear as small necrotic lesions on the leaves, petioles, or stems, which may be followed by premature defoliation, and, if left unmanaged on susceptible cultivars, can severely decrease yield [1].
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