Rice false smut, caused by Ustilaginoidea virens, is one of the most important diseases in
rice. The disease not only causes significant yield losses in China and worldwide but also …

Ustilaginoidea virens is a common rice pathogen that can easily lead to a decline in rice
quality and the production of toxins, posing potential risks to human health. In this review, we …

Lysine β-hydroxybutyrylation (K bhb) is an evolutionarily conserved and widespread post-
translational modification that is associated with active gene transcription and cellular …

The multiple-sugar metabolism regulator (MsmR), a transcription factor belonging to the
AraC/XylS family, participates in polysaccharide metabolism and virulence. However, the …

Aflatoxin, a carcinogenic secondary metabolite produced by Aspergillus flavus, is a
significant threat to human health and agricultural production. Histone 2 …

The plant cuticle is one of the protective layers of the external surface of plant tissues. Plants
use the cuticle layer to reduce water loss and resist pathogen infection. Fungi release cell …

Ustilaginoidea virens is a pathogenic fungus that causes false smut disease in rice during
the flowering stage through stamen filaments. Currently, there is a need to develop safe and …

The mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways regulate diverse cellular
processes and have been partially characterized in the rice false smut fungus Ustilaginoidea …

Rice false smut, caused by Ustilaginoidea virens, is a serious disease of rice worldwide,
severely reducing the quantity and quality of rice production. The conserved fungal velvet …

Abstract bZIP proteins are widely distributed in eukaryotic organisms and regulate a diverse
range of physiological processes. Several bZIP proteins have previously been identified in …