CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing reveals that the Pgs gene of Fusarium circinatum is involved in pathogenicity, growth and sporulation.

Fusarium circinatum, the causal agent of pine pitch canker, is one of the most destructive pathogens of Pinus species worldwide. Infections by this pathogen result in serious mortality of seedlings due to root and root collar disease, and growth reduction in trees due to canker formation and dieback. Although much is known about the population biology, genetics, and genomics of F.

Identification and Characterization of a QTL for Growth of on Pine-Based Medium.

is an economically important pathogen of pine and resides in the species complex. Here we investigated the molecular processes underlying growth in by exploring the association between growth and the nutritional environment provided by the pine host. For this purpose, we subjected a mapping population consisting of X hybrid progeny to an analysis of growth rate on a pine-tissue derived medium.

IMA Genome-F 9: Draft genome sequence of (syn. ), two strains, , , cf and .

Draft genomes of the species (syn. , two strains, , , and are presented Both mating types (MAT1-1 and MAT1-2) of are included. Two strains of that produce sulfated homotyrosine echinocandin variants, FR209602, FR220897 and FR220899 are presented.