Atkinsonella texensis B6156 Genome sequencing and assembly. Atkinsonella texensis strain:B6156

Atkinsonella texensis is a systemic parasite of the grass, Nassella leucotricha (Texas needlegrass), and reproduces in fruiting bodies (stromata) that choke immature host inflorescences, preventing seed production. This fungus is a close relative of mutualistic symbionts (endophytes) such as the Epichloe species.