Most genomes within the species complex of Fusarium oxysporum are organized into two
compartments: the core chromosomes (CCs) and accessory chromosomes (ACs). As …

Legumes are among the most important crops worldwide for human and animal
consumption. However, yield inconsistency due to susceptibility to pests and diseases …

Fusarium oxysporum is the most economically important and commonly encountered
species of Fusarium. This soil-borne fungus is known to harbour both pathogenic (plant …

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 …

Sclerotinia stem rot is an economically important disease of canola (Brassica napus) and is
caused by the fungal pathogen Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. This study evaluated the differential …

The cereal pathogen Fusarium graminearum is the primary cause of Fusarium head blight
(FHB) and a significant threat to food safety and crop production. To elucidate population …

Fusarium wilt (FW) disease is the key constraint to grain legume production worldwide. The
projected climate change is likely to exacerbate the current scenario. Of the various plant …

Plant cells are surrounded by a structured cell wall, which not only defines cell shape but
also provides a structural barrier for protection against pathogen infection. However, the …

Fusarium spp. comprise various species of filamentous fungi that cause severe diseases in
plant crops of both agricultural and forestry interest. These plant pathogens produce a wide …

B chromosomes represent additional chromosomes found in many eukaryotic organisms.
Their origin is not completely understood but recent genomic studies suggest that they …