Whole-genome sequence of Periconia sp. strain TS-2, an ascomycete fungus isolated from a freshwater outflow and capable of Mn(II) oxidation

Abstract

Members of the genus Periconia are commonly found as plant-associated filamentous fungi. Here, the first draft genome sequence of a new Periconia strain, TS-2, that was isolated from freshwater outflow sediment and possesses the ability to oxidize dissolved Mn(II), was obtained and has an estimated size of 40.7 Mb.

Formation of Biogenic Manganese Oxide Nodules on Hyphae of a New Fungal Isolate of <i>Periconia</i> That Immobilizes Aqueous Copper

“…The fungal isolate strain TS-2 was obtained through the screening of Mn(II)-oxidizing microorganisms from the sediment of a natural groundwater outflow in Sakae-ku, Yokohama, Japan ( Tsushima et al , 2023 ). This outflow is one of the headstreams of a local river (Itachi River) that was shown to have dissolved Mn(II) concentrations >1‍ ‍mg L –1 originating from a natural spring.…”

“…The whole genome sequence of strain TS-2 (GenBank accession number ASM3037842) was recently announced with details on sequencing and data processing methodologies ( Tsushima et al , 2023 ). Strain TS-2 was phylogenetically characterized through a homology search using the nucleic acid sequence of the fungal ITS region (ITS1-5.8S rRNA-ITS2).…”

“…A new strain of Mn(II)-oxidizing ascomycete fungus belonging to the order Pleosporales , Periconia sp. strain TS-2, was isolated from natural freshwater outflow sediment and the whole genome sequence of this strain was obtained ( Tsushima et al , 2023 ). This strain is the second known member within the genus Periconia with the ability to oxidize Mn(II), following strain SM10a2_F1 ( Xu et al , 2023 ), and represents the first genomic information on the Mn(II)-oxidizing members of this genus.…”