Increased virulence in the locust-specific fungal pathogen Metarhizium acridum expressing dsRNAs targeting the host F1 F0 -ATPase subunit genes.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.5085
Abstract: BACKGROUND Metarhizium acridum is a host-specific fungal pathogen with great potential for locust control. However, the slow killing action of M. acridum has impeded its widespread application. To enhance fungal virulence, we constructed transgenic M.… read more here.
Keywords: metarhizium acridum; virulence; host; subunit genes ... See more keywords
Termites host specific fungal communities that differ from those in their ambient environments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.funeco.2020.100991
Abstract: Abstract Termites are important plant biomass decomposers. Their digestive activity typically relies on prokaryotes and protozoa present in their guts. In some cases, such as in fungus-growing termites, digestion also relies on ectosymbiosis with specific… read more here.
Keywords: specific fungal; termites host; fungal communities; host specific ... See more keywords