A DNase from a fungal phytopathogen is a virulence factor likely deployed as counter defense against host-secreted extracellular DNA
Histone-linked extracellular DNA (exDNA) is a component of neutrophil extracellular traps
(NETs). NETs have been shown to play a role in immune response to bacteria, fungi …
(NETs). NETs have been shown to play a role in immune response to bacteria, fungi …
[HTML][HTML] The Epichloë festucae Antifungal Protein Efe-AfpA Is also a Possible Effector Protein Required for the Interaction of the Fungus with Its Host Grass Festuca rubra …
Strong creeping red fescue (Festuca rubra subsp. rubra) is a commercially important low-
maintenance turfgrass and is often naturally infected with the fungal endophyte Epichloë …
maintenance turfgrass and is often naturally infected with the fungal endophyte Epichloë …
Fusarium graminearum KP4-like proteins possess root growth-inhibiting activity against wheat and potentially contribute to fungal virulence in seedling rot
S Lu, JD Faris - Fungal genetics and biology, 2019 - Elsevier
The virally encoded KP4 killer toxin protein was first identified from Ustilago maydis (Um),
and its homologues are present in diverse fungi and in one species of moss. No KP4-like …
and its homologues are present in diverse fungi and in one species of moss. No KP4-like …
Molecular Characterization and Functional Analysis of PR-1-Like Proteins Identified from the Wheat Head Blight Fungus Fusarium graminearum
S Lu, MC Edwards - Phytopathology, 2018 - Am Phytopath Society
The group 1 pathogenesis-related (PR-1) proteins originally identified from plants and their
homologs are also found in other eukaryotic kingdoms. Studies on nonplant PR-1-like (PR …
homologs are also found in other eukaryotic kingdoms. Studies on nonplant PR-1-like (PR …
The AVR4 effector is involved in cercosporin biosynthesis and likely affects the virulence of Cercospora cf. flagellaris on soybean
J Santos Rezende, M Zivanovic… - Molecular plant …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
One of the most devastating fungal diseases of soybean in the southern USA is Cercospora
leaf blight (CLB), which is caused mainly by Cercospora cf. flagellaris. Recent studies found …
leaf blight (CLB), which is caused mainly by Cercospora cf. flagellaris. Recent studies found …
A ToxA-like protein from Cochliobolus heterostrophus induces light-dependent leaf necrosis and acts as a virulence factor with host selectivity on maize
S Lu, BG Turgeon, MC Edwards - Fungal Genetics and Biology, 2015 - Elsevier
ToxA, the first discovered fungal proteinaceous host-selective toxin (HST), was originally
identified in 1989 from the tan spot fungus Pyrenophora tritici-repentis (Ptr). About 25 years …
identified in 1989 from the tan spot fungus Pyrenophora tritici-repentis (Ptr). About 25 years …
Histidine kinase two-component response regulator proteins regulate reproductive development, virulence, and stress responses of the fungal cereal pathogens …
S Oide, J Liu, SH Yun, D Wu, A Michev, MY Choi… - Eukaryotic …, 2010 - Am Soc Microbiol
Histidine kinase (HK) phosphorelay signaling is a major mechanism by which fungi sense
their environment. The maize pathogen Cochliobolus heterostrophus has 21 HK genes, 4 …
their environment. The maize pathogen Cochliobolus heterostrophus has 21 HK genes, 4 …
Septins are required for reproductive propagule development and virulence of the maize pathogen Cochliobolus heterostrophus
X Zhang, JB González, BG Turgeon - Fungal Genetics and Biology, 2020 - Elsevier
Septins are highly conserved GTP-binding proteins that function in cell cytokinesis, polarity
and morphogenesis. To evaluate the roles of these proteins in inoculum health and disease …
and morphogenesis. To evaluate the roles of these proteins in inoculum health and disease …
Validamycin A Inhibited FB1 Biosynthesis by the Target FvNth in Fusarium verticillioides
B Zhao, J Li, L Zhou, W Liu, S Geng… - Journal of Agricultural …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Validamycin A (VMA) is an antifungal antibiotic derived from Streptomyces hygroscopicus
commonly used in plant disease management. Surprisingly, VMA was discovered to impede …
commonly used in plant disease management. Surprisingly, VMA was discovered to impede …
Canthaxanthin production with modified Mucor circinelloides strains
Canthaxanthin is a natural diketo derivative of β-carotene primarily used by the food and
feed industries. Mucor circinelloides is a β-carotene-accumulating zygomycete fungus and …
feed industries. Mucor circinelloides is a β-carotene-accumulating zygomycete fungus and …