Whole genome based characterization of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. vasinfectum Race 1 inciting cotton wilt in India

Cotton wilt, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. vasinfectum (Fov), poses a significant threat to cotton cultivation in India, leading to substantial yield losses. Among the various races of FOV Race 1 is particularly notorious for its aggressive infection towards cotton. This project aims to perform a comprehensive whole-genome based characterization of F. oxysporum f.sp. vasinfectum Race 1 to better understand its pathogenicity, genetic diversity, and evolutionary mechanisms contributing to cotton wilt outbreaks in India