Mongue, A.J., Markee, A., Grebler, E., Liesenfelt, T., & Powell, E.C. 2024 Genome report: Genome sequence of tuliptree scale, Toumeyella liriodendri (Gmelin), an ornamental pest insect. G3 Genes|Genomes|Genetics https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkae231

Keywords:

  • evolution
  • genome
  • illustration
  • karyotype
  • phylogeny
  • reproduction

    • Notes: Here we report a chromosome-level assembly for the ornamental pest tuliptree scale, Toumeyella liriodendri. This resource will open avenues in both basic research of reproductive diversity of scale insects as well as tracking and management of this ornamental pest. To demonstrate its usefulness, we perform preliminary phylogenetic and synteny analyses with available soft scale data.

    (Manuscript accepted for publication but awaiting typesetting. See DOI link for current version.)