The aim of this review was to survey all fungal pathologists with an association with the
journal Molecular Plant Pathology and ask them to nominate which fungal pathogens they …

Filamentous fungi constitute a large group of eukaryotic microorganisms that grow by
forming simple tube-like hyphae that are capable of differentiating into more-complex …

Sexual reproduction is a fundamental aspect of life. It is defined by the occurrence of meiosis
and the fusion of two gametes of different sexes or mating types. Sex-determination …

The maize smut fungus Ustilago maydis is a model organism for elucidating host
colonization strategies of biotrophic fungi. Here, we performed an in depth transcriptional …

Biotrophic fungal plant pathogens establish an intimate relationship with their host to support
the infection process. Central to this strategy is the secretion of a range of protein effectors …

Cryptococcus neoformans is a ubiquitous environmental fungus and an opportunistic
pathogen that causes fatal cryptococcal meningitis. Advances in genomics, genetics, and …

The maize pathogen Ustilago maydis has to undergo various morphological transitions for
the completion of its sexual life cycle. For example, haploid cells respond to pheromone by …

Fungal pathogens depend on sophisticated gene expression programs for successful
infection. A crucial component is RNA regulation mediated by RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) …

Pheromones are ubiquitous from bacteria to mammals–a testament to their importance in
regulating inter-cellular communication. In fungal species, they play a critical role in …

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) can transfer diverse RNA cargo for intercellular communication.
EV-associated RNAs have been found in diverse fungi and were proposed to be relevant for …