fungal genomics – Page 2

Draft genome sequence of Leptobacillium coffeanum (Cordycipitaceae, Hypocreales), a freshwater fungus isolated from Bohol, Philippines

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Scientists in the Philippines have sequenced the complete genetic code of a freshwater fungus called Leptobacillium coffeanum, which was found in forest streams in Bohol. This fungus belongs to a family of fungi that can help control pests and produce useful compounds for agriculture and medicine. The complete genetic information is now available to researchers worldwide for studying how this fungus works and finding new ways to use it for practical applications.

Genome annotation of Aspergillus melleus strain CBS 546.65

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Scientists have created a detailed functional map of the Aspergillus melleus fungal genome, identifying over 12,000 genes and 102 biosynthetic gene clusters. This fungus is valuable because it produces compounds with insecticidal, nematicidal, and antibiotic properties, as well as proteases used in health supplements. The annotation provides a roadmap for understanding how this fungus makes these useful compounds and could help optimize its industrial applications.

Genome resource of Phlyctema vagabunda strain 19EL15, a pathogen of post-harvest bull’s eye rot of apple

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Scientists sequenced the complete genetic blueprint of a fungus called Phlyctema vagabunda that causes serious damage to apples and pears after harvest, particularly creating brown spots called bull’s eye rot. The fungus is found across Europe and North America and costs farmers significant money in crop losses. This genetic information will help researchers better understand how the fungus works and develop better ways to prevent or manage the disease.

Improved Extraction Methods to Isolate High Molecular Weight DNA From Magnaporthaceae and Other Grass Root Fungi for Long-Read Whole Genome Sequencing

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Scientists have developed improved methods to extract high-quality DNA from pathogenic fungi, which is essential for sequencing and understanding how these fungi cause plant diseases. Two different extraction techniques were refined and tested on Magnaporthaceae fungi: one that works with small amounts of fungal material, and another that produces longer DNA strands when more material is available. The key to success is harvesting the fungi before they accumulate dark pigments that interfere with DNA extraction. These protocols will help researchers create better genome maps of disease-causing fungi, leading to improved strategies for crop protection.

Complete genome sequence of Diaporthe vaccinii Shear, a fungal isolated from blueberry

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Scientists have sequenced the complete genetic blueprint of a fungus called Diaporthe vaccinii that causes serious disease in blueberry plants. Using advanced DNA sequencing technology, they created a high-quality map of the fungus’s 60.2 million base pair genome. This genetic information will help researchers understand how the fungus causes disease and potentially develop better ways to protect blueberry crops from this costly plant pathogen.

Editorial: Highlights of the 1st Fun-Ex Conference: evolution, biodiversity, taxonomy and genomics of extremophilic and extremotolerant fungi

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Fungi that live in extreme environments like deserts, frozen Antarctic valleys, and salt lakes have evolved remarkable survival strategies. Scientists gathered at the 1st Fun-Ex Conference to share discoveries about how these tough fungi handle stress, what makes them diverse, and how we might use them to clean up pollution or help crops grow in harsh conditions. This research shows that these extraordinary organisms could unlock new solutions for environmental and agricultural challenges.

Tracing the Origin and Evolution of the Fungal Mycophenolic Acid Biosynthesis Pathway

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Mycophenolic acid is an important drug that helps transplant patients by preventing their immune systems from rejecting new organs. Scientists studied the genes that fungi use to make this drug and found it in several fungal species. They discovered that this ability to produce the drug evolved a long time ago in fungi but was lost in most species over time, remaining only in a few special fungi.

High-Resolution Core Gene-Associated Multiple Nucleotide Polymorphism (cgMNP) Markers for Strain Identification in the Wine Cap Mushroom Stropharia rugosoannulata

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Scientists developed a new genetic tool called cgMNP markers to accurately identify different strains of wine cap mushrooms (Stropharia rugosoannulata). By analyzing the DNA of 105 mushroom strains collected from across China, they discovered that a single gene containing 865 genetic variations was sufficient to distinguish between all cultivated varieties. This breakthrough provides a practical way for mushroom farmers and researchers to identify specific strains quickly, which is important for breeding better mushrooms and maintaining quality in commercial production.

Methodology for Extracting High-Molecular-Weight DNA from Field Collections of Macrofungi

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Scientists developed a practical method to extract high-quality DNA from mushrooms found in nature, which is essential for understanding fungal genomes. The technique works without needing freezers or ice by preserving tissue in alcohol at room temperature. The method successfully extracted usable DNA from 33 different mushroom species, including rare species that cannot be grown in laboratories, enabling researchers to sequence and study their complete genomes.

Tracing the Origin and Evolution of the Fungal Mycophenolic Acid Biosynthesis Pathway

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Scientists studied how different fungal species produce mycophenolic acid, a drug used to prevent transplant rejection in millions of patients worldwide. By analyzing the genomes of many fungal species, they found that only a few fungi can make this important drug, and they discovered that these fungi have different ways of protecting themselves from being poisoned by their own medicine. This research helps us understand how fungi evolve to produce valuable medicines and could lead to better ways to produce immunosuppressants.

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