Filamentous fungi constitute a large group of eukaryotic microorganisms that grow by
forming simple tube-like hyphae that are capable of differentiating into more-complex …

Biotrophic fungal plant pathogens establish an intimate relationship with their host to support
the infection process. Central to this strategy is the secretion of a range of protein effectors …

The maize smut fungus Ustilago maydis is a model organism for elucidating host
colonization strategies of biotrophic fungi. Here, we performed an in depth transcriptional …

During plant‐pathogenic fungi and host plants interactions, numerous pathogen‐derived
proteins are secreted resulting in the activation of the unfolded protein response (UPR) …

Fungal pathogens execute well-defined infection programs that are intensively regulated at
the posttranscriptional level. RNA biology determines the precise timing and subcellular …

Active transport and local translation of mRNAs ensure the appropriate spatial organization
of proteins within cells. Recent work has shown that this process is intricately connected to …

Many fungi can live both saprophytically and as endophyte or pathogen inside a living plant.
In both environments, complex organic polymers are used as sources of nutrients …

Highlights•Ustilago maydis is a biotrophic pathogen with dimorphic life-style.•Pathogenicity
is directly linked with mating and morphological transition.•Endosomal transport is crucial for …

Intracellular logistics are essential for delivery of newly synthesized material during polar
growth of fungal hyphae. Proteins and lipids are actively transported throughout the cell by …

Protein export in eukaryotes can either occur via the classical pathway traversing the
endomembrane system or exploit alternative routes summarized as unconventional …