In vitro secretomic analysis identifies putative pathogenicity-related proteins of Sporisorium scitamineum - The sugarcane smut fungus.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.funbio.2016.11.004
Abstract: Sporisorium scitamineum, the sugarcane smut pathogen, relies predominantly on its secretome to successfully colonise its host, in accordance with other related smut fungi. Considering the significance of deciphering its secretome, we have examined alterations in… read more here.
Keywords: sporisorium scitamineum; sugarcane; scitamineum; scitamineum sugarcane ... See more keywords
Interference with sexual mating of Sporisorium scitamineum by verrucarin A isolated from Paramyrothecium sp.
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DOI: 10.1080/21501203.2024.2426480
Abstract: ABSTRACT Sugarcane smut, caused by Sporisorium scitamineum, poses a significant global threat, leading to substantial economic losses. The pathogenic process involves haploid spores engaging in sexual mating to produce diploid mycelia, which then initiates the… read more here.
Keywords: sexual mating; mating; sporisorium scitamineum; scitamineum ... See more keywords
Aminotransferase SsAro8 Regulates Tryptophan Metabolism Essential for Filamentous Growth of Sugarcane Smut Fungus Sporisorium scitamineum
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00570-22
Abstract: Sugarcane smut caused by the basidiomycete fungus S. scitamineum leads to massive economic losses in sugarcane plantation globally. Dikaryotic hyphae formation (filamentous growth) and biofilm formation are two important aspects in S. scitamineum pathogenesis, yet… read more here.
Keywords: growth; tryptophol; scitamineum; sugarcane smut ... See more keywords
SsUbc2, a determinant of pathogenicity, functions as a key coordinator controlling global transcriptomic reprogramming during mating in sugarcane smut fungus
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.954767
Abstract: The basidiomycete fungus Sporisorium scitamineum is the causative agent of sugarcane smut disease. Mating between two strains of the opposite mating type is essential for filamentous growth and infection in sugarcane plants. However, the mechanisms… read more here.
Keywords: sugarcane; ssubc2; pathogenicity; functions key ... See more keywords
Decoding sugarcane smut: the role of effector SsEF83 in fungal virulence and plant interaction
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2025.1586720
Abstract: Sugarcane smut, caused by the fungus Sporisorium scitamineum, severely affects global sugarcane production. Effector proteins are crucial for fungal invasion and virulence in plants. Nevertheless, few studies have identified effector proteins in S. scitamineum and… read more here.
Keywords: effector ssef83; virulence; effector; scitamineum ... See more keywords
Genetic identification of SNP markers and candidate genes associated with sugarcane smut resistance using BSR-Seq
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1035266
Abstract: Sugarcane smut caused by Sporisorium scitamineum is one of the most severe fungal diseases worldwide. In this study, a cross was made between a smut-resistant variety YT93-159 and a smut-susceptible variety ROC22, and 312 progenies… read more here.
Keywords: sugarcane; bsr seq; smut resistance; sugarcane smut ... See more keywords