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- - The stink bug Arma custos is a predatory insect used in biocontrol to combat harmful invasive pests, specifically lepidopteran and coleopteran species.
- - A comprehensive genome assembly for A. custos was created using advanced sequencing and scaffolding methods, resulting in a genome size of 969.02 Mb with high completeness and a significant number of protein-coding genes.
- - This high-quality genomic resource will assist future research on the biology, genetics, and functions of predatory bugs like A. custos.
Article Abstract
The stink bug Arma custos (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is a predatory enemy successfully used for biocontrol of lepidopteran and coleopteran pests in notorious invasive species. In this study, a high-quality chromosome-scale genome assembly of A. custos was achieved through a combination of Illumina sequencing, PacBio HiFi sequencing, and Hi-C scaffolding techniques. The final assembled genome was 969.02 Mb in size, with 935.94 Mb anchored to seven chromosomes, and a scaffold N50 length of 135.75 Mb. This genome comprised 52.78% repetitive elements. The detected complete BUSCO score was 99.34%, indicating its completeness. A total of 13,708 protein-coding genes were predicted in the genome, and 13219 of them were annotated. This genome provides an invaluable resource for further research on various aspects of predatory bugs, such as biology, genetics, and functional genomics.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11039643 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41597-024-03270-8 | DOI Listing |
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