A new method for high-throughput sequencing of fungal specimens


DNA barcoding is a commonly employed method for assessing fungal diversity and generating sequence data to understand species relationships. However, most groups of fungi require in-depth analysis of multilocus data to infer phylogeny and delimit species. I led development of a sequencing method for rapid and accurate targeted sequencing of hundreds of fungal specimens using the PacBio long-read sequencing platform. This method generates multilocus data from both nuclear ribosomal and single-copy loci, including haplotype data and potential pseudogenes, and is compatible with fresh, dried, and cultured specimens. Using this method, I found unexpectedly high levels of intraspecific and intraindividual genetic diversity within several fungal lineages, including groups with multi-nucleate cells which have impeded resolution of species concepts.

Publications


PacBio high‐throughput multi‐locus sequencing reveals high genetic diversity in mushroom‐forming fungi


R. Swenie, B. Looney, Yi-Hong Ke, J. A. Rojas, M. Cubeta, G. Langer, R. Vilgalys, P. B. Matheny

Molecular Ecology Resources, 2023





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