Xue-Bo Zhao

Graph-based pangenome of Venturia inaequalis, the apple scab fungus, reveals structural variants associated with population differentiation

Plant pathogen genomes adapt across coding and non-coding regions in response to their hosts, environments, and disease management practices. Venturia inaequalis, the causal agent of apple scab, has evolved alongside its Malus host throughout apple domestication. We generated 17 high-quality genome assemblies, includin...