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In recent years, the number of completely sequenced fungal genomes has steadily increased, with many more close to completion. This allows genomic comparisons to be made across several fungal genera that differ significantly with respect to their morphology, lifestyle and metabolic potential.
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Hertz-Fowler, C., Pain, A. Specialist fungi, versatile genomes. Nat Rev Microbiol 5, 332–333 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrmicro1669
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