Armillaria mellea 131 Genome sequencing. Armillaria mellea 131

Armillaria spp. are among the most serious plant root pathogens, and cause major economic losses following infection of tree species of both agronomic importance and those grown for timber production purposes. The genera consists of at least 40 species, including A. mellea, A. gallica, A. tabescens, and A. borealis. In particular, A. mellea has been studied because of its virulence, bioluminescent properties, ability to produce unusual natural products.