Frequent horizontal chromosome transfer between asexual fungal insect pathogens
Michael Habig, Anna V. Grasse, Judith Müller, Eva H. Stukenbrock, Hanna Leitner, Sylvia Cremer
This study demonstrates frequent horizontal transfer of accessory chromosomes between strains and species of the fungus Metarhizium robertsii during co-infection, revealing it as a common mechanism for gene exchange in eukaryotic pathogens.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · Mar 5, 2024Peer-reviewedGenomics