C. Louet

A secreted protease-like protein in Zymoseptoria tritici is responsible for avirulence on Stb9 resistance gene in wheat

The paper identifies AvrStb9, a secreted protease-like protein in Zymoseptoria tritici, as an avirulence factor that interacts with the wheat Stb9 resistance gene to trigger immune responses.

A remarkable expansion of oligopeptide transporter genes in rust fungi (Pucciniales) suggests a specialization in nutrients acquisition for obligate biotrophy

This study identifies an expansion of oligopeptide transporter genes in rust fungi, suggesting a specialized role in nutrient acquisition during biotrophic growth.

Pyruvate supports RET-dependent mitochondrial ROS production necessary to control Mycobacterium avium infection in human primary macrophages

This study shows that pyruvate import into mitochondria drives ROS production, which helps control Mycobacterium avium infection in human macrophages.

Expert annotation and life-cycle transcriptomics of transcription factors in rust fungi (Pucciniales) highlight the role of cold shock proteins in dormancy exit

This study identifies transcription factors in rust fungi and finds that cold shock proteins are specifically expressed during dormancy exit in the rust life cycle.

A comprehensive collection of transcriptome data to support life cycle analysis of the poplar rust fungus Melampsora larici-populina

Genomic signatures of a major adaptive event in the pathogenic fungus Melampsora larici-populina

The paper identifies a genomic signature of a recent adaptive event in the fungus Melampsora larici-populina, pinpointing a single amino acid change associated with overcoming host resistance.