Genomic insights into the evolution of secondary metabolism of Escovopsis and its allies, specialized fungal symbionts of fungus-farming ants
A. Berasategui, H. Salem, A. Moller, Y. Christopher, Q. V. Montoya, C. E. Conn, T. D. Read, A. Rodrigues, N. Ziemert, N. M. Gerardo
This study investigates the evolution of secondary metabolism in Escovopsis and related fungi, revealing unique biosynthetic pathways linked to their symbiotic lifestyle with fungus-growing ants.
bioRxiv · Nov 6, 2023 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology