Publications by authors named "Andreas Naundrup"
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- The study investigates the genotype-by-genotype (GxG) interactions between the obligate fungal pathogen Entomophthora muscae and various dipteran fly hosts, highlighting how both the fungal and host genotypes influence infection dynamics.
- Researchers collected new isolates of E. muscae from Drosophila species and discovered that these isolates formed a distinct lineage, which was confirmed by phylogenetic analysis indicating geographical variation in host-specificity.
- Experimental results showed that while house flies displayed a high susceptibility to E. muscae with 99% mortality, different Drosophila species had lower mortality rates, thus demonstrating the impact of host genotype on pathogen virulence.
To ensure dispersal, many parasites and pathogens behaviourally manipulate infected hosts. Other pathogens and certain insect-pollinated flowers use sexual mimicry and release deceptive mating signals. However, it is unusual for pathogens to rely on both behavioural host manipulation and sexual mimicry.
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