Draft genome sequences for Neonectria magnoliae and Neonectria punicea, canker pathogens of Liriodendron tulipifera and Acer saccharum in West Virginia

Abstract

The fungal genus Neonectria contains many phytopathogenic species currently impacting forests and fruit trees worldwide. Despite their importance, a majority of Neonectria spp. lack sufficient genomic resources to resolve suspected cryptic species. Here, we report draft genomes and assemblies for Neonectria magnoliae NRRL 64651 and Neonectria punicea NRRL 64653.