Genomewide signatures of selection in Epichloë reveal candidate genes for host specialization
Host specialization is a key process in ecological divergence and speciation of plant‐
associated fungi. The underlying determinants of host specialization are generally poorly …
associated fungi. The underlying determinants of host specialization are generally poorly …
Endophytic Epichloë species and their grass hosts: from evolution to applications
The closely linked fitness of the Epichloë symbiont and the host grass is presumed to align
the coevolution of the species towards specialization and mutually beneficial cooperation …
the coevolution of the species towards specialization and mutually beneficial cooperation …
Two‐speed genomes of Epichloe fungal pathogens show contrasting signatures of selection between species and across populations
Antagonistic selection between pathogens and their hosts can drive rapid evolutionary
change and leave distinct molecular footprints of past and ongoing selection in the genomes …
change and leave distinct molecular footprints of past and ongoing selection in the genomes …
[HTML][HTML] Chromosome-level genomes provide insights into genome evolution, organization and size in Epichloe fungi
Epichloe fungi are endophytes of cool season grasses, both wild species and commercial
cultivars, where they may exhibit mutualistic or pathogenic lifestyles. The Epichloe-grass …
cultivars, where they may exhibit mutualistic or pathogenic lifestyles. The Epichloe-grass …
[PDF][PDF] Cross-species transcriptomics identifies core regulatory changes differentiating the asymptomatic asexual and virulent sexual life cycles of grass-symbiotic …
Fungi from the genus Epichloë form systemic endobiotic infections of cool season grasses,
producing a range of host-protective natural products in return for access to nutrients. These …
producing a range of host-protective natural products in return for access to nutrients. These …
What makes a specialized endophyte special?
P Gladieux - 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Fungal plant symbionts can be highly specialized on a limited range of host genotypes and
species. Understanding the genetic basis of this specialization, the mechanisms governing …
species. Understanding the genetic basis of this specialization, the mechanisms governing …
[HTML][HTML] Genetic diversity and population structure of Epichloe fungal pathogens of plants in natural ecosystems
Understanding the population genetic processes driving the evolution of plant pathogens is
of central interest to plant pathologists and evolutionary biologists alike. However, most …
of central interest to plant pathologists and evolutionary biologists alike. However, most …
Genetic Evidence for Reproductive Isolation Among Sympatric Epichloë Endophytes as Inferred from Newly Developed Microsatellite Markers
Reproductive isolation is central to the maintenance of species, and especially in sympatry,
effective barriers to prevent interspecific crosses are expected. Host specificity is thought to …
effective barriers to prevent interspecific crosses are expected. Host specificity is thought to …
Global Changes in Asexual Epichloë Transcriptomes during the Early Stages, from Seed to Seedling, of Symbiotum Establishment
IK Hettiarachchige, CJ Vander Jagt, RC Mann… - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
Asexual Epichloë fungi are strictly seed-transmitted endophytic symbionts of cool-season
grasses and spend their entire life cycle within the host plant. Endophyte infection can confer …
grasses and spend their entire life cycle within the host plant. Endophyte infection can confer …
Analysis of simple sequence repeat (SSR) structure and sequence within Epichloë endophyte genomes reveals impacts on gene structure and insights into ancestral …
Epichloë grass endophytes comprise a group of filamentous fungi of both sexual and
asexual species. Known for the beneficial characteristics they endow upon their grass hosts …
asexual species. Known for the beneficial characteristics they endow upon their grass hosts …