Differences in spore size and atmospheric survival shape stark contrasts in the dispersal dynamics of two closely related fungal pathogens
J. J. Golan, D. L. Oneto, S. Ding, R. Kessenich, M. Sandler, T. Rush, D. Levitis, A. Gevens, A. Seminara, A. Pringle
This study compares the atmospheric survival and dispersal dynamics of two fungal pathogens, showing that smaller spores survive longer and disperse farther despite being less durable.
bioRxiv · Feb 8, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology