Distinct modes of sequence evolution and epigenetic modifications underpin the origins of Starship-mediated variation in Pyricularia fungal plant pathogens
Samuel O’Donnell, Aidan McVey, Barbara S. Valent, Sanzhen Liu, Emile Gluck‐Thaler, David E. Cook
The paper identifies two distinct Starship families in Pyricularia oryzae, showing differences in sequence evolution, epigenetic modifications, and impacts on genome variation and plant-fungal interactions.
bioRxiv · Jan 29, 2026 · PreprintGenomics