The fungal kingdom comprises some of the most devastating plant pathogens. Sequencing
the genomes of fungal pathogens has shown a remarkable variability in genome size and …

Histone-modifying enzymes are responsible for regulating transcription, recombination, DNA
repair, DNA replication, chromatid cohesion, and chromosome segregation. Fungi are …

Human activity impacts the evolutionary trajectories of many species worldwide. Global
trade of agricultural goods contributes to the dispersal of pathogens reshaping their genetic …

The plant-pathogenic fungus Mycosphaerella graminicola (asexual stage: Septoria tritici)
causes septoria tritici blotch, a disease that greatly reduces the yield and quality of wheat …

The activity of transposable elements (TEs) contributes significantly to pathogen genome
evolution. TEs often destabilize genome integrity but may also confer adaptive variation in …

Fungal pathogen genomes can often be divided into core and accessory regions. Accessory
regions ARs) may be comprised of either ARs (within core chromosomes (CCs) or wholly …

Background Supernumerary chromosomes have been found in many organisms. In fungi,
these “accessory” or “dispensable” chromosomes are present at different frequencies in …

DNA methylation is an important epigenetic modification that regulates development of
plants and mammals. To investigate the roles of DNA methylation in fungal development, we …

The fungal pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici (synonym Mycosphaerella graminicola) is a
prominent pathogen of wheat. The reference genome of the isolate IPO323 is one of the best …

Transposable elements (TEs) impact genome plasticity, architecture, and evolution in fungal
plant pathogens. The wide range of TE content observed in fungal genomes reflects diverse …