W. B. Shim

Streptomyces and Bacillus species utilize volatile organic compounds to impact Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. vasinfectum race 4 (Fov4) virulence and suppress Fusarium wilt in Pima cotton

This study shows that Bacillus Rz141 and Streptomyces HC658 produce volatile organic compounds that inhibit Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. vasinfectum race 4 growth and reduce its virulence on Pima cotton.

Two Regulators of G-protein signaling (RGS) proteins FlbA1 and FlbA2 differentially regulate fumonisin B1 biosynthesis in Fusarium verticillioides

This study identifies FlbA1 and FlbA2 as regulators of fumonisin B1 biosynthesis in Fusarium verticillioides, showing FlbA2 inhibits FB1 production while FlbA1 has no significant effect.

Soil-free pathogenicity assay of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. vasinfectum race 4 on Pima cotton (Gossypium barbadense) seedlings

The paper develops a soil-free assay to study Fusarium wilt caused by Fov4 in pima cotton seedlings, showing significant symptom development and pathogen colonization.

Distinct function of Mediator subunits in fungal development, stress response and secondary metabolism in fungal pathogen Fusarium verticillioides

This study investigates the functions of Mediator subunits in Fusarium verticillioides, showing that some subunits have unique regulatory roles in development, stress response, and secondary metabolism.

Fusarium verticillioides FvPex8 is a key component of peroxisomal docking/translocation module that serves important roles in fumonisin biosynthesis but not in virulence

FvLcp1, a type-D fungal LysM protein with Chitin-binding domains, is a secreted protein involved in host recognition and fumonisin production in Fusarium verticillioides - maize kernel interaction

This paper identifies FvLcp1, a secreted type-D fungal LysM protein with chitin-binding domains, as a key factor in fumonisin production and host recognition in F. verticillioides during maize infection.

Characterization of non-canonical G beta-like protein FvGbb2 and its relationship with heterotrimeric G proteins in Fusarium verticillioides

This study identifies and characterizes FvGbb2, a putative G{beta}-like protein in Fusarium verticillioides, showing its role in fumonisin biosynthesis, growth, and stress response.

A Rab GTPase protein FvSec4 is necessary for fumonisin B1 biosynthesis and virulence in Fusarium verticillioides

This study shows that FvSec4 is essential for hyphal development, virulence, fumonisin B1 production, and stress response in Fusarium verticillioides.

Characterizing co-expression networks underpinning maize stalk rot virulence in Fusarium verticillioides through computational subnetwork module analyses

The paper identifies virulence-related subnetwork modules in Fusarium verticillioides using co-expression analysis and predicts maize genes responding to fungal virulence factors.