Biologically active secondary metabolites from the fungi
Many Fungi have a well-developed secondary metabolism. The diversity of fungal species
and the diversification of biosynthetic gene clusters underscores a nearly limitless potential …
and the diversification of biosynthetic gene clusters underscores a nearly limitless potential …
Unearthing the roots of ectomycorrhizal symbioses
During the diversification of Fungi and the rise of conifer-dominated and angiosperm-
dominated forests, mutualistic symbioses developed between certain trees and …
dominated forests, mutualistic symbioses developed between certain trees and …
Sebacinales–one thousand and one interactions with land plants
Root endophytism and mycorrhizal associations are complex derived traits in fungi that
shape plant physiology. Sebacinales (Agaricomycetes, Basidiomycota) display highly …
shape plant physiology. Sebacinales (Agaricomycetes, Basidiomycota) display highly …
[HTML][HTML] The coffee leaf rust pathogen Hemileia vastatrix: one and a half centuries around the tropics
SUMMARY Taxonomy and History: Hemileia vastatrix Berk. and Broome (Basidiomycota,
Pucciniales) was described in 1869 in eastern Africa and Ceylon as the agent of coffee leaf …
Pucciniales) was described in 1869 in eastern Africa and Ceylon as the agent of coffee leaf …
[HTML][HTML] Synthetic plant defense elicitors
Y Bektas, T Eulgem - Frontiers in plant science, 2015 - frontiersin.org
To defend themselves against invading pathogens plants utilize a complex regulatory
network that coordinates extensive transcriptional and metabolic reprogramming. Although …
network that coordinates extensive transcriptional and metabolic reprogramming. Although …
[HTML][HTML] The genome and life-stage specific transcriptomes of Globodera pallidaelucidate key aspects of plant parasitism by a cyst nematode
Background Globodera pallida is a devastating pathogen of potato crops, making it one of
the most economically important plant parasitic nematodes. It is also an important model for …
the most economically important plant parasitic nematodes. It is also an important model for …
Advances in understanding obligate biotrophy in rust fungi
C Lorrain, KC Gonçalves dos Santos… - New …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Rust fungi (Pucciniales) are the largest group of plant pathogens and represent one of the
most devastating threats to agricultural crops worldwide. Despite the economic importance …
most devastating threats to agricultural crops worldwide. Despite the economic importance …
Comparative genomics of Rhizophagus irregularis, R. cerebriforme, R. diaphanus and Gigaspora rosea highlights specific genetic features in Glomeromycotina
E Morin, S Miyauchi, H San Clemente… - New …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Glomeromycotina is a lineage of early diverging fungi that establish arbuscular mycorrhizal
(AM) symbiosis with land plants. Despite their major ecological role, the genetic basis of …
(AM) symbiosis with land plants. Despite their major ecological role, the genetic basis of …
[HTML][HTML] High genome heterozygosity and endemic genetic recombination in the wheat stripe rust fungus
W Zheng, L Huang, J Huang, X Wang, X Chen… - Nature …, 2013 - nature.com
Stripe rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst), is one of the most destructive
diseases of wheat. Here we report a 110-Mb draft sequence of Pst isolate CY32, obtained …
diseases of wheat. Here we report a 110-Mb draft sequence of Pst isolate CY32, obtained …
[HTML][HTML] The lichen symbiosis re-viewed through the genomes of Cladonia grayi and its algal partner Asterochloris glomerata
Abstract Background Lichens, encompassing 20,000 known species, are symbioses
between specialized fungi (mycobionts), mostly ascomycetes, and unicellular green algae or …
between specialized fungi (mycobionts), mostly ascomycetes, and unicellular green algae or …