Genome Sequence Data of Leptosphaerulina arachidicola, a Causal Agent of Peanut Scorch Spot in China

Peanut scorch spot caused by Leptosphaerulina arachidicola is one of the most severe leaf diseases of peanut that causes significant yield loss. Here, we report the first high- quality genome sequence of L. arachidicola JB313 isolated from an infected peanut leaf in China. The genome size is 47.66 Mb, consisting of 65 scaffolds (N-50 length = 1.58 Mb) with a G+C content of 49.05%. The information in this report will provide a reference genome for future studies on the peanut scorch spot pathogen in peanut.