Fungi are a highly diverse group of heterotrophic eukaryotes characterized by the absence
of phagotrophy and the presence of a chitinous cell wall. While unicellular fungi are far from …

Various yeasts, both conventional and exotic ones, are known to produce compounds useful
to mankind. Ethanol is the most known of these compounds, but more complex molecules …

In the ten years since the genome sequence of the basidiomycete corn smut fungus Ustilago
maydis was published, additional genomes of smut species infecting different hosts became …

Glycosylated lipids (GLs) are added-value lipid derivatives of great potential. Besides their
interesting surface activities that qualify many of them to act as excellent ecological …

Epiphytic yeasts, which colonize plant surfaces, may possess activity that can be harnessed
to help plants defend themselves against various pathogens. Due to their unique …

Mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs) are a type of glycolipid biosurfactant produced by
basidiomycetous yeasts, most notably those belonging to the genera Pseudozyma and …

The biotrophic pathogen Ustilago maydis, the causative agent of corn smut disease, infects
one of the most important crops worldwide–Zea mays. To successfully colonize its host, U …

Host specialization is a key evolutionary process for the diversification and emergence of
new pathogens. However, the molecular determinants of host range are poorly understood …

Biosurfactants can replace fossil-driven surfactants with positive environmental impacts,
owing to their low eco-toxicity and high biodegradability. However, their large-scale …

Biosurfactants are natural compounds with remarkable surface‐active properties that may
offer an eco‐friendly alternative to conventional surfactants. Among them, mannosylerythritol …