A Novel Core Effector Vp1 Promotes Fungal Colonization and Virulence of <i>Ustilago maydis</i>
The biotrophic fungus <i>Ustilago maydis</i> secretes a plethora of uncharacterized effector proteins and causes smut disease in maize. Among the effector genes that are up-regulated during the biotrophic growth in maize, we identified <i>vp1</i> (<i>virulence promoting...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Fungi |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/7/8/589 |