This manuscript details two modified protocols for the isolation of long-stranded or high molecular weight (HMW) DNA from Magnaporthaceae (Ascomycota) fungal mycelium intended for whole genome sequencing. The Cytiva Nucleon PhytoPure and the Macherey-Nagel NucleoBond HMW DNA kits were selected because the former requires lower amounts of starting material and the latter utilizes gentl... https://www.hacklinkci.com/