Genome Sequencing and Analysis of the Fungal Symbiont of <named-content content-type="genus-species">Sirex noctilio</named-content>, <named-content content-type="genus-species">Amylostereum areolatum</named-content>: Revealing the Biology of Fungus-Insect Mutualism

ABSTRACT Amylostereum areolatum is the symbiotic fungus of the Eurasian woodwasp, Sirex noctilio, a globally invasive species. The mutualistic symbiont is associated with the woodwasp, assisting the damage process and providing nutrition for its insect partners. Colonization and growth of A. areolat...

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Main Authors: Ningning Fu, Ming Wang, Lixiang Wang, Youqing Luo, Lili Ren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2020-06-01
Series:mSphere
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Online Access:https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mSphere.00301-20