Synthetic BiologybioRxivPreprint
LUstiGE, Light responsive Ustilago maydis Gene Expression: Optogenetic control of morphogenesis and pathogenesis in the corn fungal pathogen Ustilago maydis
Kun Tang, M Mueller, Lisa Hüsemann…·Matias Daniel Zurbriggen
This study develops blue-light inducible gene expression switches to control morphogenesis and pathogenesis in Ustilago maydis, demonstrating their utility in regulating fungal invasion and tumor formation.
DOI 10.64898/2026.06.25.734638