# Draft genome sequence of Neofusicoccum caryigenum associated with pecan leaf dieback

## TL;DR

This paper presents the first draft genome sequence of Neofusicoccum caryigenum, a fungus causing leaf dieback in pecan trees in the southeastern U.S.

## Contribution

The study provides the first draft genome of Neofusicoccum caryigenum, offering a valuable resource for understanding the pathogen.

## Key findings

- The genome size of N. caryigenum was estimated at 42.5 Mbp.
- The assembled genome has a completeness of 97.4%.

## Abstract

Pecan leaf dieback caused by Neofusicoccum caryigenum is an emerging disease in southeastern United States pecan orchards. In this study, a first draft N. caryigenum genome was sequenced and assembled. Genome size was estimated as 42.5 Mbp, and genome completeness was estimated as 97.4%.