Publications by authors named "Yared Gonzalez-Leon"
Microbiol Spectr
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- Corn head smut, a corn disease caused by a fungus, has been a persistent issue in central Mexico's Mezquital Valley, where strain 160 was found to reduce disease and improve crop yields.
- * The study sequenced the genome of strain 160, revealing it has a size of 4,297,348 bp with significant genetic components for producing various antimicrobials, including three clusters for surfactin.
- * This research enhances the understanding of strain 160’s potential for biological control, contributing to advancements in biofungicides and strategies for increasing agricultural productivity.*
