Abstract:
*Invasive plants* are non-native species that spread rapidly and negatively impact ecosystems, agriculture, and human health. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying their success is crucial for developing effective management strategies. *Ambrosia artemisiifolia* (common ragweed) is a noxious weed native to North America that has invaded many parts of the world, causing significant economic and health burdens. Here, we report the *de novo* assembly of the *A. artemisiifolia* transcriptome using Illumina short-read sequencing. Our assembly yielded a high-quality transcriptome with over 100,000 transcripts and a BUSCO completeness score of 97.1%. We annotated the transcriptome using various databases and identified putative orthologs for genes involved in key biological processes, including photosynthesis, stress response, and reproduction. Our transcriptome data provide a valuable resource for further studies on the molecular ecology, evolution, and management of *A. artemisiifolia* and other invasive plants.
Keywords: *Ambrosia artemisiifolia*, transcriptome assembly, gene expression, invasive plants, molecular ecology
