Abstract
This month's Genome Watch focuses on the genome sequences of several fungal species with distinct and varied lifestyles. These range from a saprophytic existence in dung to symbiotic mycorrhizal associations with plant roots to parasitism of grain. Analyses of the genome sequences reveal how evolution has played a crucial part in shaping the genetic make-up of these fungi to enable them to thrive within their microenvironments.
Enjoying our latest content?
Log in or create an account to continue
- Access the most recent journalism from Nature's award-winning team
- Explore the latest features & opinion covering groundbreaking research
or
References
Martinez, D. et al. Genome sequencing and analysis of the biomass-degrading fungus Trichoderma reesei (syn. Hypocrea jecorina). Nature Biotechnol. 26, 553–560 (2008).
Cuomo, C. A. et al. The Fusarium graminearum genome reveals a link between localized polymorphism and pathogen specialization. Science 317, 1400–1402 (2007).
Galagan, J. E. et al. The genome sequence of the filamentous fungus Neurospora crassa. Nature 422, 859–868 (2003).
Espagne, E. et al. The genome sequence of the model ascomycete fungus Podospora anserina. Genome Biol. 9, R77 (2008).
Kapranov, P., Willingham, A. T. & Gingeras, T. R. Genome-wide transcription and the implications for genomic organization. Nature Rev. Genet. 8, 413–423 (2007).
Martin, F. et al. The genome of Laccaria bicolor provides insights into mycorrhizal symbiosis. Nature 452, 88–92 (2008).
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Related links
Related links
DATABASES
Entrez Genome Project
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Pain, A., Hertz-Fowler, C. Genomic adaptation: a fungal perspective. Nat Rev Microbiol 6, 572–573 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrmicro1964
Issue date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/nrmicro1964
This article is cited by
-
Comparative genomics applied to Mucor species with different lifestyles
BMC Genomics (2020)
