In our latest study, we took a critical look at #fungal family #Nectriaceae by analyzing 1,530 #genomes! We built a robust #phylogenomic backbone that supports current taxonomy but also reveals gene-tree discordance and unresolved boundaries. More info www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
In genomes we trust: assessing genomic reliability within the family Nectriaceae https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2025.12.11.693719v1
New report of Colletotrichum graminicola in Austria, showing its ongoing spread across Europe. Congratulations to all the authors, and especially to Silvia Gutiérrez-Sánchez, the first student I had the pleasure to co-supervise during her undergraduate thesis. 🔬🌽🧫🔁 @phypapers.bsky.social
Figure 1: Cross-kingdom small RNA (sRNA) Rir2216 trafficking between Rhizophagus irregularis and host plant Medicago truncatula.
Fungal small #RNA hijacking: a new layer of cross-kingdom communications in arbuscular #mycorrhizal symbiosis
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👆 A #Commentary by Xie & Fan on this article by Silvestri et al.
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I will join this great Summer School on Plant Pathogenomics
for a Sustainable Future of Food.
End of June in beautiful Bologna! 🇮🇹
Share with your interested colleagues and don't miss the application deadline 😉
www.2p4s2f.com
Our new study reveals diverse #Colletotrichum species causing pre-harvest #apple bitter rot and Glomerella leaf spot in Italy. Findings highlight the need for targeted disease management strategies to protect apple orchards. @plantdisease.bsky.social @salvos-98.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1094/PDIS...
This week at #17ECFG, our team shared findings on the C. graminicola effector CgEP4, which translocates to the nucleus and nucleolus and plays a key role in maize anthracnose. We captured beautiful microscopic images of its localization,a great achievement given the challenges of working with maize.
@ecfg172025.bsky.social #ECFG17 #FungalGenetics #fungi #conference #GalaDinner
@ecfg172025.bsky.social #ECFG17 #FungalGenetics #fungi #conference #GalaDinner
starbase.serve.scilifelab.se database for starship Mobile elements. @mycomile.bsky.social @fungage-lab.bsky.social - Will there be a way to contribute naming ideas for ship names ? 🚀🛸🤩
Can't attend #ECFG17 this year, but watch out this afternoon CS 2.1 Plant pathogenic fungi (The Liffey B) at 16:30 by @wolki95.bsky.social: Undermining the “cry for help”: how a fungus secretes an antimicrobial to undermine host recruitment of antagonists
🚀 Impressive talk @ecfg172025.bsky.social by @fungage-lab.bsky.social on giant transposable elements and how the fuel fungal evolution 🧬
#fungi #evolution #trasposableelements #dublin
It was a great opportunity to share our research! Thank you for organizing!
If you are at #ecfg17 and interested in this. Come talk to me.
Great session at #ECFG17 today! The #Colletotrichum workshop featured excellent talks and discussions on genetics, evolution, and host interactions. Thanks to all speakers and participants for sharing amazing science! @ecfg172025.bsky.social @henriklicht.bsky.social
PhD Student Andrea Menicucci
📌 #Bioinformatics-Driven Identification of Candidate Pathogenicity-Related
Genes 🧬 in #Colletotrichum lupini Through Comparative #Genomics and #Effector Profiling @ecfg172025.bsky.social @riccardobaroncelli.bsky.social
Can whole #genome sequencing resolve taxonomic ambiguities in #fungi?
Our latest study explores #Colletotrichum species associated with ferns, showcasing the power of WGS in fungal classification 🧬
🔗 doi.org/10.3389/ffun...
#plantpathogens #phylogenomics #ferns #evolution
🌽 The maize pathogen Colletotrichum graminicola is shaped by long-distance gene flow and recombination, influencing its evolution and global spread.
Understanding these dynamics is crucial for disease management and crop protection.
🔗 Read more here: doi.org/10.3897/imaf...
🌿✨ We are excited to announce that the official website for the 1st International Summer School on Plant PathoGenomics is now online! ✨🌿
Explore the details & apply now: www.2p4s2f.com
#PlantPathology #Genomics #Bioinformatics #ResearchTraining #2P4S2F
Nice perspectives article on horizontal chromosome transfer (HCT)in fungi by @michaelhabig.bsky.social @rstam.bsky.social @henriklicht.bsky.social
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Are you a student, scholar or professional interested in the wonderful world of the rhizosphere? If yes, we look forward to welcoming you in Edinburgh in June for www.rhizo6.org an exciting platform to exchange ideas to enhance plant and soil health. Still two weeks to go for abstract submission!
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Fascinating insights into #Fusarium oxysporum! 🌟 A new study uses reference-free pangenome variation to reveal the #evolution of accessory chromosomes, showcasing their role in host specificity and horizontal transfer. Wow!!!
#FungalGenomics @mfseidl.bsky.social
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Our department is recruiting for a faculty member in disease modeling - Assistant Professor in Agricultural Disease Modeling in a Changing Climate aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02021 - The UC Riverside campus has a multidisciplinary community of fantastic researchers you would join!
A screenshot of a paper on bioarxiv illustrating the lack of blue sky share button!
Would you like to see @biorxivpreprint.bsky.social add a share to blue sky button?! I know I would! Share this post to let @richardsever.bsky.social @erictopol.bsky.social and others at bioarxiv know!
Join us for the #Colletotrichum Workshop at #ECFG17 in Dublin on 2nd March 2025!
Explore the latest on genetics, evolution, host-pathogen interactions, and more.
More details: ecfg17.org/ecfg17-satel...
#FungalGenetics #fungi #genetics #ECFG2025
The plant microbiome starter pack is far from complete. Let us know if you want to be on it! go.bsky.app/QG4wCyf
“The 2024 Outline of Fungi and Fungus-like Taxa” is here, providing a comprehensive update to the fungal taxonomic landscape. With over 1000 notes on new genera & taxa, it’s an essential resource for mycologists worldwide.
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#Mycology #FungalTaxonomy #FungiResearch
