Research Keyword: Subcellular localization

Genome-wide identification and transcriptome analysis of the cytochrome P450 genes revealed its potential role in the growth of Flammulina filiformis

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Scientists identified 59 cytochrome P450 genes in the golden needle mushroom (Flammulina filiformis), an economically important edible fungus. These genes appear to control the mushroom’s growth and development, particularly the elongation of the stalk. By understanding how these genes work, researchers can potentially improve mushroom cultivation and develop new varieties with better growth characteristics. This research provides valuable insights into the genetics of mushroom growth and development.

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The small GTPases FoRab5, FoRab7, and FoRab8 regulate vesicle transport to modulate vegetative development and pathogenicity in Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. conglutinans

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Researchers studied three important protein switches (Rab GTPases) in a fungus that causes cabbage wilt disease. By deleting these proteins one at a time, they found that each plays a critical role in fungal growth, spore production, and the ability to infect plants. The findings suggest that targeting these proteins could be a strategy to control the devastating cabbage wilt disease.

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Expression pattern, subcellular localization of Aspergillus oryzae ergosterol synthases, and their effects on ergosterol and fatty acid metabolism

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Researchers studied how Aspergillus oryzae fungi make ergosterol, a key ingredient in fungal cell membranes. They found that this process is much more complex in this mold than in baker’s yeast, with 49 genes involved. By selectively increasing expression of specific genes, they were able to boost ergosterol production by up to 2.3 times, which could have applications in producing fungal-derived medicines and improving fermented foods.

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