Asmamaw Bidru Endeshaw

Host-adapted enzymatic deconstruction of acetylated xylan enables mutualistic colonization of monocot roots

This paper identifies a host-adapted enzymatic module in Serendipita indica that degrades acetylated xylan in monocot roots, enabling fungal colonization while suppressing immune responses.

Domain gain or loss in fungal chitinases drives ecological specialization toward antagonism or immune suppression

This paper shows how domain gain or loss in fungal chitinases determines their function as either antimicrobial or immune-suppressive effectors.