Second-generation sequencing was applied for genome scaffolding; functional gene clusters were annotated to characterize genetic traits supporting fungal survival under plateau stress.
Core Findings
Completed genome assembly and full gene annotation of Psilocybe cubensis
Identified key gene clusters responsible for secondary metabolite biosynthesis
Mined core genes conferring tolerance to plateau abiotic stresses in fungi
Publication Info: Published in BioMed Research International (IF = 3.246)
Research Progress
High-Quality Genome Decoding of Psilocybe cubensis Uncovers the Genetic Basis of Environmental Adaptation in Plateau Macrofungi
👤 Yang Dong’s Group
📅 十二月 10, 2021
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Summary:A reference genome of the medicinal macrofungus Psilocybe cubensis was assembled, and gene families related to secondary metabolism and plateau stress tolerance were systematically annotated. The paper was published in BioMed Research International (Impact Factor: 3.246).