Background The gene content of a species largely governs its ecological interactions and
adaptive potential. A species is therefore defined by both core genes shared between all …

Background Structural variation contributes substantially to polymorphism within species.
Chromosomal rearrangements that impact genes can lead to functional variation among …

The fungal pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici (synonym Mycosphaerella graminicola) is a
prominent pathogen of wheat. The reference genome of the isolate IPO323 is one of the best …

Fungal plant pathogens rapidly evolve virulence on resistant hosts through mutations in
genes encoding proteins that modulate the host immune responses. The mutational …

The fungus Mycosphaerella graminicola emerged as a new pathogen of cultivated wheat
during its domestication∼ 11,000 yr ago. We assembled 12 high-quality full genome …

Human activity impacts the evolutionary trajectories of many species worldwide. Global
trade of agricultural goods contributes to the dispersal of pathogens reshaping their genetic …

The plant-pathogenic fungus Mycosphaerella graminicola (asexual stage: Septoria tritici)
causes septoria tritici blotch, a disease that greatly reduces the yield and quality of wheat …

Host specialization by pathogens requires a repertoire of virulence factors as well as fine-
tuned regulation of gene expression. The fungal wheat pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici …

Transposable elements (TEs) impact genome plasticity, architecture, and evolution in fungal
plant pathogens. The wide range of TE content observed in fungal genomes reflects diverse …

Fungal pathogens can rapidly evolve virulence towards resistant crops in agricultural
ecosystems. Gains in virulence are often mediated by the mutation or deletion of a gene …