Bacterial Quorum-Quenching Lactonase Hydrolyzes Fungal Mycotoxin and Reduces Pathogenicity of <i>Penicillium expansum</i>—Suggesting a Mechanism of Bacterial Antagonism
<i>Penicillium expansum</i> is a necrotrophic wound fungal pathogen that secrets virulence factors to kill host cells including cell wall degrading enzymes (CWDEs), proteases, and mycotoxins such as patulin. During the interaction between <i>P. expansum</i> and its fruit host...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Fungi |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/7/10/826 |