Publications by authors named "Julian D Restrepo-Leal"
is a wood-colonizing fungus that threatens grape production. Its ability to colonize the host may involve the secretion of effector molecules, such as the phytotoxic metabolite ()-mellein. However, the role of ()-mellein in disease development and the factors influencing its production are poorly understood.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFis one of the most aggressive Botryosphaeriaceae species associated with grapevine trunk diseases. This species may secrete enzymes capable of overcoming the plant barriers, leading to wood colonization. In addition to their roles in pathogenicity, there is an interest in taking advantage of carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes), related to plant cell wall degradation, for lignocellulose biorefining.
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- The Botryosphaeriaceae family includes various fungal pathogens that can become aggressive under environmental stress, posing threats to crops and agriculture.
- Analysis of 41 genomes from six genera revealed that these fungi possess a wide range of enzymes and metabolites that contribute to their ability to degrade plant cell walls and promote disease.
- Findings highlighted that while some genera, like Botryosphaeria and Neofusicoccum, have abundant pathogenic genes, strains of Diplodia exhibited lower virulence and pathogenicity, suggesting potential biotechnological applications in bioeconomy.