Most genomes within the species complex of Fusarium oxysporum are organized into two
compartments: the core chromosomes (CCs) and accessory chromosomes (ACs). As …

Mutations are the source of genetic variation and the substrate for evolution. Genome-wide
mutation rates appear to be affected by selection and are probably adaptive. Mutation rates …

Deletions, duplications, insertions, inversions and translocations are commonly referred to
as structural variants (SVs). Fungal plant pathogens have compact genomes, facilitating the …

Understanding the origins of variation in agricultural pathogens is of fundamental interest
and practical importance, especially for diseases that threaten food security. Fusarium …

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 …

More than 10 years of extensive efforts since the dawn of highthroughput sequencing have
resulted in a wealth of genome data for filamentous plant pathogens and have led to several …

Chromosome and genome stability are important for normal cell function as instability often
correlates with disease and dysfunction of DNA repair mechanisms. Many organisms …

Background Studying genomic variation in rapidly evolving pathogens potentially enables
identification of genes supporting their “core biology”, being present, functional and …

Supernumerary mini-chromosomes–a unique type of genomic structural variation–have
been implicated in the emergence of virulence traits in plant pathogenic fungi. However, the …

The ability to rapidly adapt to changing environments is crucial for the success of pathogens
infecting plants and animals. In some eukaryotic pathogens, rapid evolution can be …