Transposable elements (TEs) are drivers of genome evolution and affect the expression
landscape of the host genome. Stress is a major factor inducing TE activity; however, the …

Fungal genomes encode highly organized gene clusters that underlie the production of
specialized (or secondary) metabolites. Gene clusters encode key functions to exploit plant hosts …

Background The gene content of a species largely governs its ecological interactions and
adaptive potential. A species is therefore defined by both core genes shared between all …

The interaction of pathogens with their hosts creates strong reciprocal selection pressures.
Pathogens often deploy an arsenal of small proteins called effectors that manipulate the plant …

The activity of transposable elements (TEs) contributes significantly to pathogen genome
evolution. TEs often destabilize genome integrity but may also confer adaptive variation in …

Transposable elements (TEs) spread in genomes through self-copying mechanisms and are
a major cause of genome expansions. Plant pathogens have finely tuned the expression of …

Genome evolution is driven by the activity of transposable elements (TEs). The spread of
TEs can have deleterious effects including the destabilization of genome integrity and …

Microbial pathogens can adapt rapidly to changing environments such as the application of
pesticides or host resistance. Copy number variations (CNVs) are a major source of adaptive …

The rapid adaptive evolution of microbes is driven by strong selection pressure acting on
genetic variation. How adaptive genetic variation is generated within species and how such …

The activity of transposable elements (TEs) can be an important driver of genetic diversity
with TE-mediated mutations having a wide range of fitness consequences. To avoid …