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Draft genome sequences of fiveCalonectriaspecies [includingCalonectria aciculata,C. crousiana,C. fujianensis,C. honghensisandC. pseudoturangicola],Celoporthe dispersa,Sporothrix phasmaandAlectoria sarmentosaare presented. Species ofCalonectriaare the causal agents of Eucalyptus leaf blight disease, threatening the growth and sustainability ofEucalyptusplantations in China.Celoporthe dispersais the causal agent of stem canker in nativeSyzygium cordatumand exoticTibouchina granulosain South Africa.Sporothrix phasmawas first discovered in the infructescences ofProtea laurifoliaandProtea neriifoliain South Africa.Alectoria sarmentosais fruticose lichen belongs to the alectorioid clade of the family Parmeliaceae. The availability of these genome sequences will facilitate future studies on the systematics, population genetics, and genomics of these fungi.

Draft genomes of Penicillium roqueforti, Fusarium sororula, Chalaropsis populi, and Chrysoporthe puriensis are presented. Penicillium roqueforti is a model fungus for genetics, physiological and metabolic studies, as well as for biotechnological applications. Fusarium sororula and Chrysoporthe puriensis are important tree pathogens, and Chalaropsis populi is a soil-borne root-pathogen. The genome sequences presented here thus contribute towards a better understanding of both the pathogenicity and biotechnological potential of these species.