Barry Scott

Host infection by the grass-symbiotic fungus Epichloë festucaerequires catalytically active H3K9 and H3K36 methyl transferases

This paper identifies histone methyltransferases SetB and ClrD as essential for the infection capability of the grass-symbiotic fungus Epichloë festucae, showing their catalytic activity is required for successful colonization.

Phosphatidic acid produced by phospholipase D is required for hyphal cell-cell fusion and fungal-plant symbiosis

This study shows that phosphatidic acid, produced by phospholipase D, is essential for hyphal cell fusion and fungal-plant symbiosis in filamentous fungi.

Analysis of Epichloë festucae small secreted proteins in the interaction with Lolium perenne

The paper identifies and analyzes small secreted proteins from Epichloë festucae, finding they are associated with transposable elements but not essential for the mutualistic interaction with Lolium perenne.

Repeat elements organize 3D genome structure and mediate transcription in the filamentous fungus Epichloë festucae

The paper investigates how repeat elements shape 3D genome structure and transcription in the fungus Epichloë festucae, revealing a unique patchwork genome with repeat-rich blocks that regulate gene expression in symbiosis.