The chromosomal genome sequence of the Black Lichen, Lichina pygmaea (Lightf.) C.Agardh (Lichinales: Lichinaceae) and its associated microbial metagenome sequences

Wellcome Open Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Nathan Alexis Mitchell Chrismas, Michael Cunliffe, Patrick Adkins, Joanna Harley, Tree of Life Core Informatics collective
DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.25380.1
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Abstract

We present a haploid genome assembly from an individual Lichina pygmaea (Black Lichen; Ascomycota; Lichinomycetes; Lichinales; Lichinaceae). The genome sequence has a total length of 32.42 megabases. The assembly is scaffolded into 7 chromosomal pseudomolecules. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled, with a length of 47.95 kilobases. Gene annotation of this assembly on Ensembl identified 8 665 protein-coding genes. From the metagenome data, we recovered 9 bins, of which 4 were high-quality MAGs.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lichen and fungal ecology Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies Fungal and yeast genetics research

Publication details

Journal / source
Wellcome Open Research
Volume
11
Pages
42–42
Publication date
16 January 2026
Language
EN