Different fungal species of the Pleosporaceae family infect rice, causing similar symptoms. Reference genomic sequences are useful tools to study the evolution of these species and to develop accurate molecular diagnostic tools. Here, we report the complete genome sequences of Bipolaris bicolor, Curvularia hawaiiensis, Curvularia spicifera, and Exserohilum rostratum.
Keywords: diagnostic tools; fungi; genomics; genotypic identification; molecular detection; pathogenesis; phytopathology; population genetics; rice brown spot; rice disease.