Genome report: Whole genome sequence and annotation of Penstemon davidsonii

Abstract

Penstemon is the most speciose flowering plant genus endemic to North America. Penstemon species diverse morphology and adaptation to various environments have made them a valuable model system for studying evolution, but the absence of publicly available reference genomes limits possible research directions. Here we report the first reference genome assembly and annotation for Penstemon davidsonii. Using PacBio long-read sequencing and Hi-C scaffolding technology, we constructed a de novo reference genome of 437,568,744 bases, with a contig N50 of 40 Mb and L50 of 5. The annotation includes 18,199 gene models, and both the genome and transcriptome assembly contain over 95% complete eudicot BUSCOs. This genome assembly will serve as a valuable reference for studying the evolutionary history and genetic diversity of the Penstemon genus.