A chromosome-level genome assembly of the aphid Semiaphis heraclei (Takahashi)

Abstract The S. heraclei (Takahashi) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) is a destructive pest of cultivated insectary plant Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss. However, to date, no S. heraclei-related genomic information has been reported. Here, we present the first chromosomal-scale genome assembly of S. heraclei appr...

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Main Authors: Xin Jiang, Ling Zhao, Jia Fan, Chunyan Chang, Xinrui Zhang, Zhuo Li, Feng Ge
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-04994-x
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Jia Fan
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Feng Ge
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description Abstract The S. heraclei (Takahashi) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) is a destructive pest of cultivated insectary plant Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss. However, to date, no S. heraclei-related genomic information has been reported. Here, we present the first chromosomal-scale genome assembly of S. heraclei approximately 440.3 Mb with contig N50 of 81.7 Mb. Using PacBio long-read sequencing, Illumina sequencing, and Hi-C scaffolding techniques, 94.24% of the assembled sequences were successfully anchored to the four pseudochromosomes. BUSCO assessment showed a completeness score of 95.4%. The S. heraclei genome consisted of 32.02% repetitive elements and 13,983 predicted protein-coding genes. Phylogenetic analysis showed that S. heraclei was closely related to Diuraphis noxia. This high-quality genome assembly of S. heraclei will serve as a genomic resource for aphid evolution and pave the way for deciphering the tri-trophic interaction mechanisms between plants, herbivores, and natural enemies.
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spelling doaj-art-59d15f917c3f44f280ef42a79b4f9d8c2025-08-20T03:53:08ZengNature PortfolioScientific Data2052-44632025-05-0112111010.1038/s41597-025-04994-xA chromosome-level genome assembly of the aphid Semiaphis heraclei (Takahashi)Xin Jiang0Ling Zhao1Jia Fan2Chunyan Chang3Xinrui Zhang4Zhuo Li5Feng Ge6Institute of Plant Protection, Shandong Academy of Agricultural SciencesInstitute of Plant Protection, Shandong Academy of Agricultural SciencesState Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural SciencesInstitute of Plant Protection, Shandong Academy of Agricultural SciencesInstitute of Plant Protection, Shandong Academy of Agricultural SciencesInstitute of Plant Protection, Shandong Academy of Agricultural SciencesInstitute of Plant Protection, Shandong Academy of Agricultural SciencesAbstract The S. heraclei (Takahashi) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) is a destructive pest of cultivated insectary plant Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss. However, to date, no S. heraclei-related genomic information has been reported. Here, we present the first chromosomal-scale genome assembly of S. heraclei approximately 440.3 Mb with contig N50 of 81.7 Mb. Using PacBio long-read sequencing, Illumina sequencing, and Hi-C scaffolding techniques, 94.24% of the assembled sequences were successfully anchored to the four pseudochromosomes. BUSCO assessment showed a completeness score of 95.4%. The S. heraclei genome consisted of 32.02% repetitive elements and 13,983 predicted protein-coding genes. Phylogenetic analysis showed that S. heraclei was closely related to Diuraphis noxia. This high-quality genome assembly of S. heraclei will serve as a genomic resource for aphid evolution and pave the way for deciphering the tri-trophic interaction mechanisms between plants, herbivores, and natural enemies.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-04994-x
spellingShingle Xin Jiang
Ling Zhao
Jia Fan
Chunyan Chang
Xinrui Zhang
Zhuo Li
Feng Ge
A chromosome-level genome assembly of the aphid Semiaphis heraclei (Takahashi)
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title A chromosome-level genome assembly of the aphid Semiaphis heraclei (Takahashi)
title_full A chromosome-level genome assembly of the aphid Semiaphis heraclei (Takahashi)
title_fullStr A chromosome-level genome assembly of the aphid Semiaphis heraclei (Takahashi)
title_full_unstemmed A chromosome-level genome assembly of the aphid Semiaphis heraclei (Takahashi)
title_short A chromosome-level genome assembly of the aphid Semiaphis heraclei (Takahashi)
title_sort chromosome level genome assembly of the aphid semiaphis heraclei takahashi
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-04994-x
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