Transcription factor control of virulence in phytopathogenic fungi

E John, KB Singh, RP Oliver… - Molecular Plant …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Plant‐pathogenic fungi are a significant threat to economic and food security worldwide.
Novel protection strategies are required and therefore it is critical we understand the …

Non-target site mechanisms of fungicide resistance in crop pathogens: A review

M Hu, S Chen - Microorganisms, 2021 - mdpi.com
The rapid emergence of resistance in plant pathogens to the limited number of chemical
classes of fungicides challenges sustainability and profitability of crop production worldwide …

Penicillium digitatum infection mechanisms in citrus: What do we know so far?

JH Costa, JM Bazioli, JG de Moraes Pontes, TP Fill - Fungal biology, 2019 - Elsevier
Penicillium digitatum is the major source of postharvest decay in citrus fruits worldwide. This
fungus shows a limited host range, being able to infect mainly mature fruit belonging to the …

Components of the calcium-calcineurin signaling pathway in fungal cells and their potential as antifungal targets

S Liu, Y Hou, W Liu, C Lu, W Wang, S Sun - Eukaryotic cell, 2015 - Am Soc Microbiol
In recent years, the emergence of fungal resistance has become frequent, partly due to the
widespread clinical use of fluconazole, which is minimally toxic and effective in the …

Molecular mechanisms underlying fungicide resistance in citrus postharvest green mold

P Sánchez-Torres - Journal of Fungi, 2021 - mdpi.com
The necrotrophic fungus Penicillium digitatum (Pd) is responsible for the green mold
disease that occurs during postharvest of citrus and causes enormous economic losses …

Calcineurin-Crz1 signaling in lower eukaryotes

S Thewes - Eukaryotic cell, 2014 - Am Soc Microbiol
Calcium ions are ubiquitous intracellular messengers. An increase in the cytosolic Ca2+
concentration activates many proteins, including calmodulin and the Ca2+/calmodulin …

Citrus postharvest green mold: recent advances in fungal pathogenicity and fruit resistance

Y Cheng, Y Lin, H Cao, Z Li - Microorganisms, 2020 - mdpi.com
As the major postharvest disease of citrus fruit, postharvest green mold is caused by the
necrotrophic fungus Penicillium digitatum (Pd), which leads to huge economic losses …

Updating insights into the regulatory mechanisms of calcineurin-activated transcription factor Crz1 in pathogenic fungi

Y Yang, P **e, Y Li, Y Bi, DB Prusky - Journal of Fungi, 2022 - mdpi.com
Ca2+, as a second messenger in cells, enables organisms to adapt to different
environmental stresses by rapidly sensing and responding to external stimuli. In recent …

Elicitation of fruit fungi infection and its protective response to improve the postharvest quality of fruits

A Bano, A Gupta, MR Prusty, M Kumar - Stresses, 2023 - mdpi.com
Fruit diseases brought on by fungus infestation leads to postharvest losses of fresh fruit.
Approximately 30% of harvested fruits do not reach consumers' plates due to postharvest …

Securing fruit production: Opportunities from the elucidation of the molecular mechanisms of postharvest fungal infections

GL Ngolong Ngea, X Qian, Q Yang… - … reviews in food …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Fruit‐based diets have been adopted by the public worldwide because of their nutritional
value. Many advances have also been made in the elucidation of host–pathogen interaction …