Fungal Pathogenesis: Gene Clusters Unveiled as Secrets within the Ustilago maydis Code
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The genome sequence of a second plant pathogenic fungus is now available, revealing unique gene clusters encoding secretory proteins that are induced during infection and regulate pathogenesis. Gene clusters play important roles in pathogenic fungi, yet their evolution and maintenance remain a mystery.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Current Biology
دوره 17 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007