Plants are not only challenged by pathogenic organisms but also colonized by commensal microbes. The network of interactions these microbes establish with their host and among each other is suggested to contribute to the immune responses of plants against pathogens. In wild populations, the oomycete pathogen plays an influential role in structuring the leaf phyllosphere. We show that the epiphytic yeast ex on Arabidopsis, a close relative of pathogenic smut fungi, is an antagonistic member of the phyllosphere, which reduces infection of by . Combination of transcriptomics, reverse genetics, and protein characterization identified a GH25 hydrolase with lysozyme activity as a major effector of this microbial antagonism. Our findings broaden the understanding of microbial interactions within the phyllosphere, provide insights into the evolution of epiphytic basidiomycete yeasts, and pave the way for novel biocontrol strategies.
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