The draft genome sequence of the rice root-knot nematode Meloidogyne graminicola

Meloidogyne graminicola, rice root knot nematode (RRKN) is primarily important pest of rice in the south-east asia, leading to substantial yearly crop losses. To enable basic and applied research of this important pest, we sequenced the M. graminicolagenome to obtain a high-quality reference sequence. Here, we discuss the basic properties of the genome and transcriptome and describe patterns of genome evolution in M. graminicola and its close relatives. Our analyses and genome annotations are presented in a web portal, Meloidogyne graminicola genomic resource, to facilitate public access.