This genome was sequenced as part of the 1000 Fungal Genomes Project - Deep Sequencing of Ecologically-relevant Dikarya. Within the framework of this project, we are sequencing keystone lineages of saprophytic, mycorrhizal, and endophytic fungi that are of special ecological importance. Dozens of sequenced species were harvested from Long Term Observatories to serve as the foundation for a reference database for metagenomics of fungi and for a comprehensive survey of the soil fungal metatranscriptome.
The genome of Emericellopsis maritima CBS 491.71 was sequenced as part of a set of marine-based fungi. E. maritima CBS 491.71 was isolated from seawater of the Black Sea near the Sebastopol/Crimea region. It has been defined as the ex-type of the species and was shown to be salt-tolerant and the producer of a wide range of hydrolytic enzymes.
Researchers who wish to publish analyses using data from unpublished CSP genomes are respectfully required to contact the PI and JGI to avoid potential conflicts on data use and coordinate other publications with the CSP master paper(s).
References:
Zuccaro A, Summerbell RC, Gams W, Schroers H-J, Mitchell JI. 2004. A new Acremonium species associated with Fucus spp., and its affinity with a phylogenetically distinct marine Emericellopsis clade. Stud Mycol 50: 283-297.
Grum-Grzhimaylo AA, Georgieva ML, Debets AJM, Bilanenko EN. 2013. Are alkalitolerant fungi of the Emericellopsis lineage (Bionectriaceae) of marine origin? IMA Fungus 4(2): 213-228.
