The balance and interplay between sexual and asexual reproduction is one of the most
intriguing mysteries in the study of fungi. The choice of developmental strategy reflects the
ability of fungi to adapt to the changing environment. However, the evolution of
developmental paths and the metabolic regulation during differentiation and morphogenesis
are poorly understood. Here, an analysis was performed of carbohydrate metabolism and
gene expression regulation during the early differentiation process from the vegetative …