Ergosterol is a major and specific component of the fungal plasma membrane,thus the cytochrome P450 enzymes(Erg proteins)that catalyze ergosterol synthesis have been selected as valuable targets of az
Fungi employ diverse lifestyles as a fundamental strategy to respond to environmental challenges.However,relatively little is known about the underlying mechanisms for lifestyle changes,partly due to
Intra-specific comparison of mitochondrial genomes can help elucidate the evolution of a species,however it has not been performed for hypocrealean fungi that form diverse symbiotic associations with
The pentatricopeptide repeat (PPR) proteins are a large family of RNA-binding proteins characterized by tandem repeats of a degenerate 35-amino-acid motif.PPR proteins play critical roles in all aspec
Evolution of gene regulation has been proposed to play an important role in environmental adaptation.Exploring mechanisms underlying coordinated evolutionary changes at various levels of gene regulati
The entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium robertsii is widely used for biological control of a variety of insect pests.The effectiveness of the microbial pest control agent,however,is limited by poor th