First genome annotation of Lophodermium nitens available

We are happy to announce the public release of the JGI annotation and portal for Lophodermium nitens PLMe3-1-3 v1.0. Annotations of the assembly are now publicly visible. This particular isolate was collected by Rodolfo Salas-Lizana in Mendocino, California, from a sugar pine needle (Pinus lambertiana). This was way way back in fall of 2014. Genome was submitted to JGI April 2016. Lophodermium nitens is thought to be found throughout North America, mainly associating with soft pine (Strobus) needles.