The genomic consequences of hybridization
In the past decade, advances in genome sequencing have allowed researchers to uncover
the history of hybridization in diverse groups of species, including our own. Although the …
the history of hybridization in diverse groups of species, including our own. Although the …
Interspecific hybridization as a driver of fungal evolution and adaptation
Cross-species gene transfer is often associated with bacteria, which have evolved several
mechanisms that facilitate horizontal DNA exchange. However, the increased availability of …
mechanisms that facilitate horizontal DNA exchange. However, the increased availability of …
Epigenetic modifications affect the rate of spontaneous mutations in a pathogenic fungus
Mutations are the source of genetic variation and the substrate for evolution. Genome-wide
mutation rates appear to be affected by selection and are probably adaptive. Mutation rates …
mutation rates appear to be affected by selection and are probably adaptive. Mutation rates …
Combined pangenomics and transcriptomics reveals core and redundant virulence processes in a rapidly evolving fungal plant pathogen
H Chen, R King, D Smith, C Bayon, T Ashfield… - BMC biology, 2023 - Springer
Background Studying genomic variation in rapidly evolving pathogens potentially enables
identification of genes supporting their “core biology”, being present, functional and …
identification of genes supporting their “core biology”, being present, functional and …
Understanding Host–Pathogen Interactions in Brassica napus in the Omics Era
Brassica napus (canola/oilseed rape/rapeseed) is an economically important crop, mostly
found in temperate and sub-tropical regions, that is cultivated widely for its edible oil. Major …
found in temperate and sub-tropical regions, that is cultivated widely for its edible oil. Major …
Rapid evolution in plant–microbe interactions–an evolutionary genomics perspective
Access to greater genomic resolution through new sequencing technologies is transforming
the field of plant pathology. As scientists embrace these new methods, some overarching …
the field of plant pathology. As scientists embrace these new methods, some overarching …
Genome compartmentalization predates species divergence in the plant pathogen genus Zymoseptoria
Background Antagonistic co-evolution can drive rapid adaptation in pathogens and shape
genome architecture. Comparative genome analyses of several fungal pathogens revealed …
genome architecture. Comparative genome analyses of several fungal pathogens revealed …
Evolution and adaptation of forest and crop pathogens in the Anthropocene
Anthropocene marks the era when human activity is making a significant impact on earth, its
ecological and biogeographical systems. The domestication and intensification of …
ecological and biogeographical systems. The domestication and intensification of …
How do pathogens evolve novel virulence activities?
S Sacristán, EM Goss… - Molecular Plant …, 2021 - Am Phytopath Society
This article is part of the Top 10 Unanswered Questions in MPMI invited review series. We
consider the state of knowledge on pathogen evolution of novel virulence activities, broadly …
consider the state of knowledge on pathogen evolution of novel virulence activities, broadly …
[HTML][HTML] Recent loss of the Dim2 DNA methyltransferase decreases mutation rate in repeats and changes evolutionary trajectory in a fungal pathogen
DNA methylation is found throughout all domains of life, yet the extent and function of DNA
methylation differ among eukaryotes. Strains of the plant pathogenic fungus Zymoseptoria …
methylation differ among eukaryotes. Strains of the plant pathogenic fungus Zymoseptoria …