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View article: Genomic features and evolution of lifestyles support the recognition of distinct genera among fusarioid fungi
Genomic features and evolution of lifestyles support the recognition of distinct genera among fusarioid fungi Open
The family Nectriaceae ( Hypocreales , Sordariomycetes ) includes saprobes, endophytes and numerous important pathogens, several of which are of high commercial interest. Presently there are numerous genera scattered throughout the Nectria…
View article: Vegetation Greening Triggers Genomic Erosion in Mountain Grasslands Over Half a Century
Vegetation Greening Triggers Genomic Erosion in Mountain Grasslands Over Half a Century Open
View article: RAPiD: a rapid and accurate plant pathogen identification pipeline for on-site nanopore sequencing
RAPiD: a rapid and accurate plant pathogen identification pipeline for on-site nanopore sequencing Open
Nanopore sequencing technology has enabled the rapid, on-site taxonomic identification of samples from anything and anywhere. However, sequencing errors, inadequate databases, as well as the need for bioinformatic expertise and powerful co…
View article: Single host plant species may harbour more than one species of <i>Peronospora</i> – a case study on <i>Peronospora</i> infecting <i>Plantago</i>
Single host plant species may harbour more than one species of <i>Peronospora</i> – a case study on <i>Peronospora</i> infecting <i>Plantago</i> Open
The genus Peronospora is the largest genus of the oomycetes, fungus-like members of the kingdom Straminipila that also contains amoeboid (e.g., Leukarachnion ) and plant-like (e.g., Laminaria ) life forms. Peronospora species are obligate …
View article: Satellite-observed land cover change predicts plant genomic erosion over half a century
Satellite-observed land cover change predicts plant genomic erosion over half a century Open
Human induced land-cover change within the past decades has resulted in severe biodiversity loss, adversely affecting ecosystems and their contributions to human societies1,2. Addressing the biodiversity crisis requires the deve…
View article: The TrEase web service: inferring phylogenetic trees with ease
The TrEase web service: inferring phylogenetic trees with ease Open
Phylogenetic inference is done regularly in many biological studies not focussed on the phylogeny itself, but which use phylogeny as a tool to infer hypotheses for the interpretation of laboratory experiments. However, phylogenetic inferen…
View article: Multigene analyses with a broad sampling in Phytophthora and related genera provide evidence for the monophyly of downy mildews
Multigene analyses with a broad sampling in Phytophthora and related genera provide evidence for the monophyly of downy mildews Open
Downy mildews are the most species-rich group of oomycetes, with more than 700 known species. The relationships within the main downy mildew lineages (i.e. the downy mildews with pyriform haustoria, the downy mildews with coloured conidia,…
View article: High-Quality Genome of the Tree Pathogen <i>Phytophthora plurivora</i>—A Novel Resource for Epidemiological Research
High-Quality Genome of the Tree Pathogen <i>Phytophthora plurivora</i>—A Novel Resource for Epidemiological Research Open
Phytophthora plurivora can affect a range of ecologically and silviculturally important tree species, including European beech ( Fagus sylvatica), a common late successional tree species native to Europe. Here, we report on the high-qualit…
View article: High-throughput time series expression profiling of Plasmopara halstedii infecting Helianthus annuus reveals conserved sequence motifs upstream of co-expressed genes
High-throughput time series expression profiling of Plasmopara halstedii infecting Helianthus annuus reveals conserved sequence motifs upstream of co-expressed genes Open
View article: Nutrient Availability Does Not Affect Community Assembly in Root-Associated Fungi but Determines Fungal Effects on Plant Growth
Nutrient Availability Does Not Affect Community Assembly in Root-Associated Fungi but Determines Fungal Effects on Plant Growth Open
Recent studies have shown that root-associated fungi that do not engage in classical mycorrhizal associations can facilitate the hosts’ access to nutrients in a mycorrhiza-like manner. However, the generality of this capacity remains to be…
View article: A Chromosome-Level Genome Assembly of the European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Reveals Anomalies for Organelle DNA Integration, Repeat Content and Distribution of SNPs
A Chromosome-Level Genome Assembly of the European Beech (Fagus sylvatica) Reveals Anomalies for Organelle DNA Integration, Repeat Content and Distribution of SNPs Open
The European Beech is the dominant climax tree in most regions of Central Europe and valued for its ecological versatility and hardwood timber. Even though a draft genome has been published recently, higher resolution is required for study…
View article: Prevalence, Genetic Structure, and Antifungal Susceptibility of the Cryptococcus neoformans/C. gattii Species Complex Strains Collected from the Arboreal Niche in Poland
Prevalence, Genetic Structure, and Antifungal Susceptibility of the Cryptococcus neoformans/C. gattii Species Complex Strains Collected from the Arboreal Niche in Poland Open
Fungi belonging to the Cryptococcus neoformans/C. gattii species complex (CNGSC) are etiological agents of serious and not infrequently fatal infections in both humans and animals. Trees are the main ecological niche and source of potentia…
View article: A Comparison of Three Circular Mitochondrial Genomes of Fagus sylvatica from Germany and Poland Reveals Low Variation and Complete Identity of the Gene Space
A Comparison of Three Circular Mitochondrial Genomes of Fagus sylvatica from Germany and Poland Reveals Low Variation and Complete Identity of the Gene Space Open
Similar to chloroplast loci, mitochondrial markers are frequently used for genotyping, phylogenetic studies, and population genetics, as they are easily amplified due to their multiple copies per cell. In a recent study, it was revealed th…
View article: A new desert-dwelling oomycete, <i>Pustula persica</i> sp. nov., on <i>Gymnarrhena micrantha </i>(<i>Asteraceae</i>) from Iran
A new desert-dwelling oomycete, <i>Pustula persica</i> sp. nov., on <i>Gymnarrhena micrantha </i>(<i>Asteraceae</i>) from Iran Open
The obligate biotrophic oomycete genus Pustula is one of the four major linages of white blister rusts (Albuginaceae) identified so far. Species of the genus Pustula cause white blister rust on numerous genera in the a…
View article: A chromosome-level genome assembly of the European Beech (<i>Fagus sylvatica</i>) reveals anomalies for organelle DNA integration, repeat content and distribution of SNPs
A chromosome-level genome assembly of the European Beech (<i>Fagus sylvatica</i>) reveals anomalies for organelle DNA integration, repeat content and distribution of SNPs Open
The European Beech is the dominant climax tree in most regions of Central Europe and valued for its ecological versatility and hardwood timber. Even though a draft genome has been published recently, higher resolution is required for study…
View article: Fusarium: more than a node or a foot-shaped basal cell
Fusarium: more than a node or a foot-shaped basal cell Open
Recent publications have argued that there are potentially serious consequences for researchers in recognising distinct genera in the terminal fusarioid clade of the family Nectriaceae. Thus, an alternate hypothesis, namely a very b…
View article: A Circular Chloroplast Genome of Fagus sylvatica Reveals High Conservation between Two Individuals from Germany and One Individual from Poland and an Alternate Direction of the Small Single-Copy Region
A Circular Chloroplast Genome of Fagus sylvatica Reveals High Conservation between Two Individuals from Germany and One Individual from Poland and an Alternate Direction of the Small Single-Copy Region Open
Chloroplasts are difficult to assemble because of the presence of large inverted repeats. At the same time, correct assemblies are important, as chloroplast loci are frequently used for biogeography and population genetics studies. In an a…
View article: Downy mildew of lavender caused by Peronospora belbahrii in Israel
Downy mildew of lavender caused by Peronospora belbahrii in Israel Open
View article: The Genome of Microthlaspi erraticum (Brassicaceae) Provides Insights Into the Adaptation to Highly Calcareous Soils
The Genome of Microthlaspi erraticum (Brassicaceae) Provides Insights Into the Adaptation to Highly Calcareous Soils Open
Microthlaspi erraticum is widely distributed in temperate Eurasia, but restricted to Ca2+-rich habitats, predominantly on white Jurassic limestone, which is made up by calcium carbonate, with little other minerals. Thus, …
View article: Phylogeny and cultivation of the holocarpic oomycete Diatomophthora perforans comb. nov., an endoparasitoid of marine diatoms
Phylogeny and cultivation of the holocarpic oomycete Diatomophthora perforans comb. nov., an endoparasitoid of marine diatoms Open
Oomycetes infecting diatoms are biotrophic parasitoids and live in both marine and freshwater environments. They are ubiquitous, but the taxonomic affinity of many species remains unclear and the majority of them have not been studied for …
View article: A glimpse into the biogeography, seasonality, and ecological functions of arctic marine Oomycota
A glimpse into the biogeography, seasonality, and ecological functions of arctic marine Oomycota Open
High-latitude environments are warming, leading to changes in biological diversity patterns of taxa. Oomycota are a group of fungal-like organisms that comprise a major clade of eukaryotic life and are parasites of fish, agricultura…
View article: Antimicrobial Resistance and Biofilm Formation in<i>Enterococcus</i>spp. Isolated from Humans and Turkeys in Poland
Antimicrobial Resistance and Biofilm Formation in<i>Enterococcus</i>spp. Isolated from Humans and Turkeys in Poland Open
Enterococci are a natural component of the intestinal flora of many organisms, including humans and birds. As opportunistic pathogens, they can cause fatal infections of the urinary tract and endocarditis in humans, whereas in poultry symp…
View article: Rediscovery and phylogenetic placement of Olpidiopsis gillii (de Wildeman) Friedmann, a holocarpic oomycete parasitoid of freshwater diatoms
Rediscovery and phylogenetic placement of Olpidiopsis gillii (de Wildeman) Friedmann, a holocarpic oomycete parasitoid of freshwater diatoms Open
The genus Olpidiopsis of the Oomycota includes several species that are aquatic parasites and hyperparasites. Despite their widespread occurrence and potential ecological importance, only a handful of these species has been subjected to ph…
View article: Holocarpic oomycete parasitoids of red algae are not Olpidiopsis
Holocarpic oomycete parasitoids of red algae are not Olpidiopsis Open
Olpidiopsis is a genus of obligate holocarpic endobiotic oomycetes. Most of the species classified in the genus are known only from their morphology and life cycle, and a few have been examined for their ultrastructure or molecular …
View article: First confirmed report of white blister rust disease caused by Albugo candida on Isatis emarginata
First confirmed report of white blister rust disease caused by Albugo candida on Isatis emarginata Open
View article: The only known white blister rust on a basal angiosperm is a member of the genus Albugo
The only known white blister rust on a basal angiosperm is a member of the genus Albugo Open
View article: Protists are an integral part of the <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> microbiome
Protists are an integral part of the <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> microbiome Open
Summary Although protists occupy a vast range of habitats and are known to interact with plants among other things via disease suppression, competition or growth stimulation, their contributions to the ‘phytobiome’ are not well described. …
View article: High Diversity Revealed in Leaf‐Associated Protists (Rhizaria: Cercozoa) of Brassicaceae
High Diversity Revealed in Leaf‐Associated Protists (Rhizaria: Cercozoa) of Brassicaceae Open
The largest biological surface on earth is formed by plant leaves. These leaf surfaces are colonized by a specialized suite of leaf‐inhabiting microorganisms, recently termed “phyllosphere microbiome”. Microbial prey, however, attract micr…
View article: Morphology, phylogeny, and taxonomy of <i>Microthlaspi</i> (Brassicaceae: Coluteocarpeae) and related genera
Morphology, phylogeny, and taxonomy of <i>Microthlaspi</i> (Brassicaceae: Coluteocarpeae) and related genera Open
The genus Thlaspi has been variously subdivided since its description by Linnaeus in 1753, but due to similarities in fruit shape several segregates have still not gained broad recognition, despite the fact that they are not directly relat…
View article: Towards a universal barcode of oomycetes – a comparison of the <i>cox</i>1 and <i>cox</i>2 loci
Towards a universal barcode of oomycetes – a comparison of the <i>cox</i>1 and <i>cox</i>2 loci Open
Oomycetes are a diverse group of eukaryotes in terrestrial, limnic and marine habitats worldwide and include several devastating plant pathogens, for example Phytophthora infestans (potato late blight). The cytochrome c oxidase subunit 2 g…