<scp><i>Metarhizium acridum</i></scp> transcription factor <scp>MaFTF1</scp> negatively regulates virulence of the entomopathogenic fungus by controlling cuticle penetration of locusts
This study revealed that MaFTF1 acts as a negative regulator of virulence, impacting the process of cuticle penetration by slowing the formation of appressoria, decreasing their turgor pressure, and reducing the expression of hydrolases in appressoria, revealing an unexpected strategy in the EPFs. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
Authors
- Man Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0336-374X)
- Guoxiong Peng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2443-8691)
- Yuxian Xia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5551-703X)
- Shuxiao Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9727-1963)
- Geng Hong
Institutions
- Chongqing University (CN)
- Chongqing Science and Technology Commission (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pest Management Science
- Published
- 2024-12-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8604
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.08
Funders
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities