Published December 7, 2021 | Version v1
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Mini-Chromosomes as Horizontal Gene Shuttles in the Multihost Blast Fungus

Authors/Creators

  • 1. The Sainsbury Laboratory
  • 2. University College London
  • 3. University of Tennessee

Description

 The blast fungus Magnaporthe oryzae is a devastating plant pathogen infecting multiple staple crops. A major challenge in developing blast resistant crops is the ability M. oryzae has to quickly adapt to its plant host and overcome disease resistance. This poster described our work on how mini-chromosomes, i.e. small, supernumerary chromosomes, can contribute to adaptive evolution in M. oryzae. 

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Funding

European Commission
BLASTOFF - Retooling plant immunity for resistance to blast fungi 743165
UK Research and Innovation
Evolution BBS/E/J/000PR9798