Chromosome-level genome assembly of the apple jewel beetle Agrilus mali (Coleoptera: Buprestidae)
Year: 2025
Type: data-paper
Abstract: The apple jewel beetle Agrilus mali (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) is a destructive wood-boring pest that primarily affects Malus species. In the past 20 years, A. mali has caused widespread mortality of Malus sieversii in the wild fruit forests of Xinjiang, posing a serious ecological threat. Here, we assembled a chromosome-level genome of A. mali using Illumina, PacBio HiFi and Hi-C sequencing technologies. The assembled genome is 291.3 Mb, with a scaffold N50 of 28.5 Mb and BUSCO completeness of 96.4%. Approximately 97.28% of the contigs were anchored to 11 chromosomes. Repeat elements accounted for 40.20% of the genome. A total of 22,979 protein-coding genes were predicted, of which 74.62% were successfully annotated. The high-quality genome provides a valuable resource for future studies on the ecological adaptation, population genetics, and management of A. mali, and offers new insights into the outbreak mechanisms of wood-boring pests.
Source: Scientific Data
Authors: Hui-Quan Sun, Ya-Bei Xu, Hong-Lan Yang, Lan Huang, Cheng-Jin Li, Yu-Ge He, Yan-Long Zhang, Yan-Xia Yao
Institutions: Chinese Academy of Forestry, Hebei University, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, International Bamboo and Rattan Organization, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan
Language: English
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,490
OpenAlex ID: W4417423957