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Functional analysis of the mating type genes in Verticillium dahliae
BackgroundPopulations of the plant pathogenic fungus Verticillium dahliae display a complex and rich genetic diversity, yet the existence of sexual...
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Structure and number of mating pheromone genes is closely linked to sexual reproductive strategy in Huntiella
BackgroundHuntiella resides in the Ceratocystidaceae, a family of fungi that accommodates important plant pathogens and insect-associated...
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Biological characteristics of Cordyceps militaris single mating-type strains
Cordyceps militaris has been extensively cultivated as a model cordyceps species for commercial purposes. Nevertheless, the problems related to...
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Uncovering the history of recombination and population structure in western Canadian stripe rust populations through mating type alleles
BackgroundThe population structure of crop pathogens such as Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici ( Pst ), the cause of wheat stripe rust, is of...
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Mating behavior in the Japanese badger Meles anakuma
We describe the details of the mating behavior of the Japanese badger, Meles anakuma, using camera trap**. Similar to other mustelid species, the...
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Exploring the mating systems of wild rice Oryza rufipogon and O. nivara: implications for population genetic variation
Oryza rufipogon Griff. and O. nivara Sharma et Shastry are wild ancestors of Asian cultivated rice, harboring a wealth of genetic variation valuable...
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Characterization of mating type, spore killing, and pathogenicity of Fusarium verticillioides populations from maize in China
Sexual reproduction in fungi promotes genetic diversity and helps the fungus to adapt to environmental stresses. Fusarium verticillioides is a...
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Functional transcriptome analyses of Drosophila suzukii midgut reveal mating-dependent reproductive plasticity in females
BackgroundInsect females undergo a huge transition in energy homeostasis after mating to compensate for nutrient investment during reproduction. To...
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Gamete dimorphism of the isogamous green alga (Chlamydomonas reinhardtii), is regulated by the mating type-determining gene, MID
The gametes of chlorophytes differ morphologically even in isogamy and are divided into two types (α and β) based on the mating type- or sex-specific...
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wMel Wolbachia alters female post-mating behaviors and physiology in the dengue vector mosquito Aedes aegypti
Globally invasive Aedes aegypti disseminate numerous arboviruses that impact human health. One promising method to control Ae. aegypti populations is...
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Comparative genomics of smut fungi suggest the ability of meiosis and mating in asexual species of the genus Pseudozyma (Ustilaginales)
BackgroundThe Ustilaginales comprise hundreds of plant-parasitic fungi with a characteristic life cycle that directly links sexual reproduction and...
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Atmospheric humidity regulates same-sex mating in Candida albicans through the trehalose and osmotic signaling pathways
Sexual reproduction is prevalent in eukaryotic organisms and plays a critical role in the evolution of new traits and in the generation of genetic...
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QTL map** of resistance to Pseudoperonospora cubensis clade 2, mating type A1, in Cucumis melo and dual-clade marker development
Key messageThis is the first identification of QTLs underlying resistance in Cucumis melo to an isolate of Pseudoperonospora cubensis identified as...
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Characterization of mating type on aroma production and metabolic properties wild Kluyveromyces marxianus yeasts
Kluyveromyces marxianus yeasts represent a valuable industry alternative due to their biotechnological potential to produce aromatic compounds....
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Prolonged Exposure to Plant Volatiles does not Significantly Affect Pban Expression and Mating Behavior in Diamondback Moth [Plutella Xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae)]
Herbivorous insects use plant volatiles to locate hosts, find food, and identify oviposition sites to aid survival and reproduction. Plant volatiles...
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Genetic structure and evolutionary diversity of mating-type (MAT) loci in Hypsizygus marmoreus
The mating compatibility in fungi is generally governed by genes located within a single or two unlinked mating type ( MAT ) loci. Hypsizygus marmoreus ...
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Importance of appropriate genome information for the design of mating type primers in black and yellow morel populations
Morels are highly prized edible fungi where sexual reproduction is essential for fruiting-body production. As a result, a comprehensive understanding...
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Genetic diversity and mating-type distribution of Didymella rabiei isolates collected from Kurdistan region, North of Iraq
Chickpea is considered as one of the most important sources of proteins in many develo** countries including Iraq. Didymella rabiei, causing...
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Rest of the carpenter ant Camponotus compressus undergoes a drastic change after mating
Studies on many species have suggested that animals across the taxa remain behaviourally motionless for a significant part of their active phase. It...
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Gene flow, mating patterns and inbreeding depression in Roupala montana var. brasiliensis, a neotropical timber species
Roupala montana var. brasiliensis is a timber tree species native to the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest areas of Brazil. The wood was exploited for...
