Cell biology of corn smut disease — Ustilago maydis as a model for biotrophic interactions

Highlights • Ustilago maydis is a biotrophic pathogen with dimorphic life-style. • Pathogenicity is directly linked with mating and morphological transition. • Endosomal transport is crucial for directed growth and virulence. • Secreted effectors of U. maydis are localized by multiple imaging techno...

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Published in:Current opinion in microbiology 2016-12, Vol.34, p.60-66
Main Authors: Matei, Alexandra, Doehlemann, Gunther
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Fungal Proteins - metabolism
Hyphae - metabolism
Pathology
Plant Diseases - microbiology
Ustilago - cytology
Ustilago - genetics
Ustilago - physiology
Ustilago - ultrastructure
Zea mays - microbiology
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Summary:Highlights • Ustilago maydis is a biotrophic pathogen with dimorphic life-style. • Pathogenicity is directly linked with mating and morphological transition. • Endosomal transport is crucial for directed growth and virulence. • Secreted effectors of U. maydis are localized by multiple imaging technologies.
ISSN:1369-5274
1879-0364
DOI:10.1016/j.mib.2016.07.020