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Pisolithus orientalis
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This genome was sequenced as part of the JGI CSP1953 within the framework of the Mycorrhizal Genomes Initiative, which seeks to densely sample members of a diverse lineage of ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi to examine functional diversity of ECM fungi with a shared evolutionary history.

Pisolithus orientalis OTSU:

The mutualistic ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungal genus Pisolithus colonizes the roots of trees in forests around the world and are inoculated on bioenergy crops such as Eucalyptus sp. and Pinus sp. due to their role in promoting plant health and productivity under different environmental constraints. Made up of >16 cryptic species, members of the Pisolithus genus are found in environments that vary broadly with regard to temperature, nutrient levels and heavy metal concentrations. This Pisolithus orientalis isolate was cultured from a fruiting body in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan fruiting under Pinus densiflora. P. orientalis have been found throughout Eastern Asia where they associate with a number of Pinus species.

Researchers who wish to publish analyses using data from unpublished CSP genomes are respectfully required to contact the PI (Dr. Jonathan Plett) and JGI to avoid potential conflicts on data use and coordinate other publications with the CSP master paper(s).

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