Draft genome sequence of Leptobacillium coffeanum (Cordycipitaceae, Hypocreales), a freshwater fungus isolated from Bohol, Philippines

Abstract: Leptobacillium, a lignicolous hyphomycetous fungus composed of 11 known species, is recognized for its potential as a source of biocontrol agents and bioactive compounds. In this study, we report the draft genome of Leptobacillium coffeanum, a species previously isolated in Brazil and now recorded in the Philippines. This genomic resource provides a foundation for future investigations into its ecological roles, metabolic capabilities, and potential applications in agriculture and biotechnology.

Keywords: Aquatic fungi, mycology, freshwater fungi, Philippine mycology, Philippine biodiversity, fungal biosystematics, tropical fungi, hyphomycetes, Sordariomycetes, Ascomycota

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Recommended citation: Regalado, J. T., Javier, M. C., Velo, J., Bagacay, J. F. E., Opiña, L. A. D., Regalado, R. R., Lopez, T. A., Ferriols, V. M. E. N., & Calabon, M. S. (2025). Draft genome sequence of Leptobacillium coffeanum (Cordycipitaceae, Hypocreales), a freshwater fungus isolated from Bohol, Philippines. Microbiology Resource Announcements, 14, e00138-25. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00138-25