Phys.org·3 min read·hard
Mobile fungal 'Starship' carries protein that triggers crop leaf loss
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Mathias Martin
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Researchers have identified a specific gene in the fungus Verticillium dahliae that causes leaf loss in cotton and olive trees. This gene is carried by mobile genetic elements called 'Starships,' which allow the pathogen to spread virulence between different fungal species.
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