@fungolution

Fungal Evolution Professor at Ohio State. Opinions my own. Ideas are judged by how competitive they are in an open ecosystem. Refuse to infantilize my audience.

 Columbus, OH
u.osu.edu/slot.1/
Joined July 2011
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Subspecies-specific metabolic gene clusters orchestrate polyphenol dynamics for modular metabolic breeding in sugarcane #commentary #PlantCommunications cell.com/plant-communication…
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Could this microorganism be a fossil Phytophthora infecting a Carboniferous seed? @KamounLab @dromius @Tolga_Bzkrt
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From genotype to microbiome function: a gene–metabolite–microbiome pathway shaping plant nutrient acquisition nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/… #Commentary by Pang and Yu highlighting the recent work by Xu et al. nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/…
Mechanistic framework for host genetic regulation of rhizosphere microbiome assembly under low phosphorus conditions.

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New Phytologist@NewPhytJul 21
Partial mycoheterotrophy: a common strategy in arbuscular mycorrhizal plants? Merckx et al. nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/…
Proposed autotrophy to mycoheterotrophy continuum among mycorrhizal plants, based on Johnson et al. (1997).

ALT Proposed autotrophy to mycoheterotrophy continuum among mycorrhizal plants, based on Johnson et al. (1997).

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Cameron Thrash@jcamthrashJul 21
Groundwater microbial communities across the terrestrial subsurface nature.com/articles/s41564-0…

Groundwater microbial communities across the terrestrial subsurface

Nature Microbiology - Here the authors propose the concept of ‘microbial frugality’ as an evolutionary outcome of life under the chronic energy limitation of the subsurface and a way to...

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New Phytologist@NewPhytJul 15
Rational reduction of a sorghum SynCom that preserves growth promotion reveals flavonoid-mediated plant–microbe interactions Pettinga et al. @deanpettinga @PHandakumburua @DevinColemanDer nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/…

Rational reduction of a sorghum SynCom that preserves growth promotion reveals flavonoid‐mediated...

Synthetic community complexity reduction designs.

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New Phytologist@NewPhytJul 14
The roads most traveled: genetic convergence in plant repeated evolution #TansleyInsight by Satterlee nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/…
Convergent evolution of a composite trait through spontaneous coincidence and hypothetical genetic modules.

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An Evolving View of Phylogenetic Biogeography academic.oup.com/sysbio/adva… @systbiol

An Evolving View of Phylogenetic Biogeography

Abstract. Biogeography is intrinsically linked to evolution as a process and to systematics as a practice. Phylogenetic biogeography, in particular, studie

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Steve Marek@stephenmarek2Jul 7
Structure and function of a fungal AB toxin-like chimerolectin involved in anti-nematode defense. EMBO J 45, 4766–4786 (2026). doi.org/10.1038/s44318-026-0…
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Genc Haliti@HalitiGencJun 18
Excited to share our latest collaborative paper, recently published in @NewPhyt! 🌿 How do powdery mildew fungi successfully colonize plants? It turns out they don't bring their own toolkit - they hijack the plant's. Read the full study here 🔗 nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/…

Endogenous RALF peptide function is required for powdery mildew host colonization

Model of RALF-FER-dependent effects on powdery mildew sporulation.

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Alga Zuccaro@Team_ZuccaroMay 24
How do beneficial fungi remodel host cell walls without triggering immunity? We identify SiROCX as a basidiomycete-specific regulator activating CAZyme targets, including GH11/GH10/GH43/CE4 and AA9 enzymes, for xylan/cellulose remodeling during symbiosis. biorxiv.org/content/10.64898…
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#MPB Bacillus bacteria boost medicinal plant growth, stress tolerance & bioactive compounds, paving the way for sustainable high-quality production. @MaximumAcademic @sci_plant @UCAS1978 #Bacillus #MedicinalPlants Details: maxapress.com/article/doi/10…
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Steve Marek@stephenmarek2Apr 14
Evolution of genomic architecture of the plant-pathogenic fungus Alternaria revealed by comparative analyses of 12 chromosome-level assemblies - go.shr.lc/4vAi3zW
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FEMS@FEMSmicroMar 23
Plant root exudates help shape microbial recruitment, diversity, and plant resilience. The FEMS Microbiology Reviews 2025 Article Award–winning review by Yang et al. examines how plants recruit and structure their microbiome. buff.ly/2y2BI17
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New Phytologist@NewPhytMar 20
Nitrate-constructed fungal communities and rhizosphere metabolites confer resistance to Fusarium wilt in cucumber Zeng et al. nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/…
Schematic diagrams summarizing how nitrate supply enhances Fusarium wilt resistance by modulating rhizosphere metabolites and fungal communities, while ammonium supply exacerbates susceptibility via similar pathways.

ALT Schematic diagrams summarizing how nitrate supply enhances Fusarium wilt resistance by modulating rhizosphere metabolites and fungal communities, while ammonium supply exacerbates susceptibility via similar pathways.

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Joe Kent
@joekent16jan19Mar 17
After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today. I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby. It has been an honor serving under @POTUS and @DNIGabbard and leading the professionals at NCTC. May God bless America.
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a newsman
@a_newsmanMar 8
Pretty tough to still be making “autopen” jokes when Lindsey Graham is bragging in the pages of the WSJ about how he worked with foreign intelligence to trick the president into fighting their war by talking to him like he is a toddler
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Ran Blekhman@blekhmanMar 4
AI has huge promise for genomics -- but it has consistently failed at microbiome-based prediction. My new post on why simple models keep winning, where deep learning actually earns its place, and where the field is headed. blekhman.substack.com/p/ai-k…
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Be prepared, there is a small chance that our horrendous leadership could unknowingly lead us into World War III.
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Niko McCarty.
@NikoMcCartyFeb 22
One of my favorite histories we've published. I never appreciated just how crucial agar was during WWII. The British and Japanese mobilized troops to hunt for red algae to isolate agar, as it was needed to manufacture penicillin for soldiers. Check out the full essay 🔻
Asimov Press
@AsimovPressFeb 22
NEW: Agar is a ubiquitous part of research labs, used to grow microbes to make vaccines & antibiotics. The person who first discovered its "superior features" for microbiology was Fanny Hesse, a “German housewife” whose contributions to science have mostly been forgotten.
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