Chromosome-level genome assembly and annotation of the predatory stink bug Eocanthecona furcellata
Year: 2025
Type: data-paper
Abstract: The predatory stink bug, Eocanthecona furcellata, is a crucial biological control agent used globally to manage agricultural pests. Here, we present the chromosome-level genome assembly for this economically important species to provide a foundational resource for understanding its unique predatory biology. By integrating 41.94 Gb of PacBio HiFi, 56.12 Gb of Illumina, and 68.62 Gb of Hi-C sequencing data, we constructed a 1.10 Gb assembly with excellent contiguity (contig N50 = 42.08 Mb; scaffold N50 = 144.30 Mb). A total of 98.85% of the assembled sequences were anchored into eight pseudochromosomes. Genomic analysis revealed that repetitive elements comprise 41.46% of the genome, and we annotated 16,880 protein-coding genes, 98.74% of which were functionally assigned. The quality of the assembly is confirmed by its high completeness (BUSCO score = 98.8%; Merqury QV = 46.33). This high-quality genomic resource will be invaluable for future research into the molecular mechanisms of predation, insecticide resistance, and for optimizing the application of E. furcellata in integrated pest management programs.
Source: Scientific Data
Authors: De-Long Guan, Ying-can Qin, Shi-Hao Zhang, Yue Qin, Nai Wei, Lei Xin, Xiao-Dong Li
Institution: Hechi University
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,490
OpenAlex ID: W4417034095