Does the Degree of Mutualism between <i>Epichloë</i> Fungi and <i>Botanophila</i> Flies Depend upon the Reproductive Mode of the Fungi?

Does the Degree of Mutualism between <i>Epichloë</i> Fungi and <i>Botanophila</i> Flies Depend upon the Reproductive Mode of the Fungi?

<i>Epichloë</i> (Ascomycota: Clavicipitaceae) fungi can form an intriguing interaction with <i>Botanophila</i> flies. The fungi live within above-ground shoots of grasses. Some species (type I) only reproduce sexually by forming stromata on all host culms (choke disease). Str...

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Main Authors: Thomas L. Bultman, Marlena Lembicz, Adrian Leuchtmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
Subjects:
ascomycota
diptera
fungal endophyte
reproductive mode
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/8/12/1270

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