Clusters of functionally related genes are a general feature of prokaryotic gene organization
but are much less prevalent in eukaryotes. The discovery that genes for certain types of …

Several species of the genus Fusarium and related fungi produce trichothecenes which are
sesquiterpenoid epoxides that act as potent inhibitors of eukaryotic protein synthesis …

Abstract Background The fungal genus Aspergillus is of critical importance to humankind.
Species include those with industrial applications, important pathogens of humans, animals …

Background Secondary metabolite production, a hallmark of filamentous fungi, is an
expanding area of research for the Aspergilli. These compounds are potent chemicals …

Trichothecenes and fumonisins are mycotoxins produced by Fusarium, a filamentous fungus
that can cause disease in barley, maize, rice, wheat, and some other crop plants. Research …

Fungi are well known for their ability to produce a multitude of natural products. On the one
hand their potential to provide beneficial antibiotics and immunosuppressants has been …

Filamentous fungi have long been used for production of a range of valuable products; with
the advent of molecular biology, it became apparent that these fungi possess considerable …

A growing number of marine fungi are the sources of novel and potentially life-saving
bioactive secondary metabolites. Here, we have discussed some of these novel …

In fungi, the velvet gene, or veA, is involved in the regulation of diverse cellular processes,
including control of asexual and sexual development as well as secondary metabolism. This …

Although microorganisms are extremely good in presenting us with an amazing array of
valuable products, they usually produce them only in amounts that they need for their own …