Whole genome sequencing data of greater burdock (Arctium lappa) naturalized in the United States of AmericaZenodo

This dataset comprises whole genome sequencing burdock (Arctium lappa) naturalized in a residential yard in Rochester, New York, USA. Total DNA was extracted from a leaf sample and processed using the Illumina Nextera XT DNA library preparation kit. Sequencing on the NextSeq 2000 platform produced 127.4 GB of raw data, yielding 125.8 GB of high-quality reads after filtering, with an average genome coverage of 75x. The genome was assembled de novo into 792,817 contigs, achieving a total genome length of 1,075,454,921 base pairs with a GC content of 37.03 %. Scaffolding against a Chinese A. lappa reference genome improved genome completeness from 49.1 % to 94.93 %, successfully recovering the majority of protein-coding genes.Variant analysis identified approximately 20.8 million Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) and 1.3 million indels, including functionally significant mutations. The Internal Transcribed Spacer 2 (ITS2) ribosomal region was isolated and compared with global references, revealing significant genetic differentiation between the U.S.A and Chinese populations. This comprehensive genomic dataset has been deposited in publicly accessible repositories, including National Center for Biotechnology Information (NC and Zenodo. The sequencing of this sample provides a valuable resource for comparative genomics, population genetics, and investigations into bioactive compounds with antimicrobial properties, supporting agricultural and pharmaceutical applications. Direct access to the dataset is available at 10.5281/zenodo.14607136