The importance of complete and high-quality genome sequences in Aspergillus niger research

The possibility to sequence the entire genome of an organism revolutionized fields biology and biotechnology. first important filamentous fungus Aspergillus niger was obtained in 2007, 11 years after release eukaryotic sequence. From that moment, genomics A. has seen major progresses, facilitated by advances sequencing technologies methodologies for gene function prediction. However, there are still challenges face when trying obtain complete genomes, equipped with all repetitive sequences they contain without omitting mitochondrial sequences. aim this perspective article is discuss current status draw attention open fungal community should address move research forward.