Paecilomyces niveus strain:Cornell orchards no. 7 Genome sequencing and assembly

Paecilomyces niveus (Byssochlamys nivea) is a heat-resistant food spoilage mold that is associated with pasteurized fruit products. This intriguing species is also a post-harvest apple pathogen, causing the disease Paecilomyces rot. This draft genome represents the first for this species.