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VdPAT1 encoding a pantothenate transporter protein is required for fungal growth, mycelial penetration and pathogenicity of Verticillium dahliae

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Verticillium dahliae is a destructive fungus that causes a wilting disease in cotton crops. Researchers found that a specific protein (VdPAT1) that helps the fungus absorb vitamin B5 is critical for its survival and ability to infect cotton plants. When they disabled this protein, the fungus grew poorly, couldn’t penetrate plant tissues effectively, and became much less virulent, suggesting this protein could be a target for controlling the disease.

Revealing structure and shaping priorities in plant and fungal cell wall architecture via solid-state NMR

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This review explains how scientists use a special type of microscopy called solid-state NMR to study the protective outer layers of fungi and plants. The research shows that fungal pathogens can cleverly rearrange their cell walls to resist antifungal medicines, and that plants carefully organize their cell walls during growth by forming specific connections between different molecules. Understanding these structures at the molecular level could help develop better antifungal treatments and improve how we use plant biomass for biofuels and materials.

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VdPAT1 encoding a pantothenate transporter protein is required for fungal growth, mycelial penetration and pathogenicity of Verticillium dahliae

Revealing structure and shaping priorities in plant and fungal cell wall architecture via solid-state NMR