Disentangling the sucrose metabolism of the corn smut Ustilago maydis reveals unexpected complexity
Tom Berwanger, Ali Khoshouei, Heba Yehia, Joana Charlot Hasenklever, Tanvir Hassan, Anna Matuszyńska, Jörg Kämper, Khaled A. Selim, Florian Altegoer, Kerstin Schipper
This study identifies the sucrose metabolism pathways in Ustilago maydis, revealing alternative strategies for carbon acquisition during different growth stages.
bioRxiv · Jun 19, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology