Coding-complete genome sequence of a divergent black queen cell virus strain identified from honeybees ( Apis mellifera ) in Romania

Key Points

• This research aims to sequence the genome of a divergent strain of black queen cell virus found in honeybees in Romania.
• Samples collected from honeybees in Romania
• Genome assembly supported by extensive read mapping
• Mean sequencing depth of approximately 338,171×
• The genome shares 94.3% identity with the BQCV Yeongdeok isolate
• Achieved 100% horizontal coverage of the genome
• Revealed significant genetic divergence from previously described strains.