Sequencing and Assembly of California Pistacia atlantica

Sequencing and Genome Assembly of Pistacia atlantica. Pistacia atlantica, also known as the Mt. Atlas Mastic Tree or Persian Turpentine Tree, is a species of pistachio tree. Before P. integerrima was discovered to be tolerant of Verticillium Wilt, P. atlantica was the most common rootstock in California pistachio orchards. Pistacia atlantica is used as the female parent in the production of UCB-1 interspecific hybrid rootstock (P. atlantica x P. integerrima).