Maize diterpenoid sensing via Ste3 a-pheromone receptor and rapid germination ofColletotrichum graminicolaoval conidia facilitating root infection
A. Y. Rudolph,
C. Schunke,
C. Sasse
et al.
Abstract:Most plant pathogenic microorganisms have evolved to infect distinct host tissues. The maize anthracnose fungus, Colletotrichum graminicola, is known for its ability to invade above-ground tissues with asexual falcate conidia. Besides, C. graminicola generates a second asexual spore type, oval conidia. We analyzed in this study specific adaptations making oval or falcate conidia prone for maize root infection, providing evidence that only oval conidia show characteristics of a root pathogen. This includes the … Show more
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