Adaptive evolution in virulence effectors of the rice blast fungus Pyricularia oryzae
M. Le Naour--Vernet, F. Charriat, J. Gracy, S. Cros-Arteil, S. Ravel, F. Veillet, I. Meusnier, A. Padilla, T. Kroj, S. Cesari, P. Gladieux
This paper investigates the evolutionary forces shaping MAX effector diversity in Pyricularia oryzae, showing positive selection on structural elements and host adaptation through gene loss.
bioRxiv · Mar 16, 2023 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology