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Published October 24, 2025 | Version v1
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Whole-genome sequence of a non-pathogenic Fusarium strain isolated from alfalfa in southern Tunisian Oases

  • 1. ROR icon Center of Biotechnogy of Borj Cédria
  • 2. Centre of Biotechnology of Borj Cedria

Description

The use of non-pathogenic Fusarium strains as biofertilizers and biocontrol agents represents a promising and sustainable alternative to conventional agricultural practices. In this context, we present a draft genome of Fusarium sp. TZ1MST22, a non-pathogenic endophytic strain isolated from Medicago sativa plants collected in an oasis in southern Tunisia. Whole-genome sequencing of the strain yielded a 39.76 Mb assembly comprising 160 contigs longer than 500 bp. Based on comprehensive metrics from FASTQC and QUAST, the resulting genome assembly was determined to be of high quality.

Abstract

The use of non-pathogenic Fusarium strains as biofertilizers and biocontrol agents represents a promising and sustainable alternative to conventional agricultural practices. In this context, we present a draft genome of Fusarium sp. TZ1MST22, a non-pathogenic endophytic strain isolated from Medicago sativa plants collected in an oasis in southern Tunisia. Whole-genome sequencing of the strain yielded a 39.76 Mb assembly comprising 160 contigs longer than 500 bp. Based on comprehensive metrics from FASTQC and QUAST, the resulting genome assembly was determined to be of high quality.

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