Coccidioidomycosis is the endemic mycosis caused by the fungal pathogens Coccidioides
immitis and C. posadasii. This review is a summary of the recent advances that have been …

Sex is shrouded in mystery. Not only does it preferentially occur in the dark for both fungi
and many animals, but evolutionary biologists continue to debate its benefits given costs in …

Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and Botrytis cinerea are closely related necrotrophic plant
pathogenic fungi notable for their wide host ranges and environmental persistence. These …

Abstract The order Chaetothyriales (Pezizomycotina, Ascomycetes) harbours obligatorily
melanised fungi and includes numerous etiologic agents of chromoblastomycosis …

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

SUMMARY True morels (Morchella spp., Morchellaceae, Ascomycota) are widely regarded
as a highly prized delicacy and are of great economic and scientific value. Recently, the …

The advantage of sex has been among the most debated issues in biology. Surprisingly, the
question of why sexual reproduction generally requires the combination of distinct gamete …

This chapter provides an up‐to‐date review of complex cellular transition steps in
Pezizomycotina, from the differentiation of reproductive cells to the development of the …

Research over the past two decades shows that both recombination and clonality are likely
to contribute to the reproduction of all fungi. This view of fungi is different from the historical …

The predominance of sexual reproduction indicates that it must confer profound benefits,
considering its significant costs relative to asexuality. However, definitively determining …