J.C.M. Cascardo

TL;DR: Genomic comparisons revealed that reduction in genome size implied loss of redundant metabolic pathways, with maintenance of alternative routes in different species, and indicated a likely transfer event of hemagglutinin-coding DNA sequences from M. gallisepticum to M. synoviae.

TL;DR: The complete genome sequence reveals extensive alternative pathways for energy generation, complex and extensive systems for stress adaptation and motility, and widespread utilization of quorum sensing for control of inducible systems, all of which underpin the versatility and adaptability of the organism.

TL;DR: A significant portion of the M. perniciosa genome is involved in stress adaptation and plant necrosis, two necessary characteristics for a hemibiotrophic fungus to fulfill its infection cycle.

TL;DR: Results show co-ordinated biochemical alterations in the infected tissues, indicating major stress responses with the production of ethylene, hypothesized to play a key role in broom development.

TL;DR: Differences in the expression of MpNEP1 and 2 indicate that similar NEPs can have distinct physical characteristics and suggest possible complementary roles during the disease development for both proteins.