German researchers led by Prof. Bart Thomma at the University of Cologne have discovered that fungal pathogen proteins evolved from ancient antimicrobial defense molecules.
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Fungi utilize ancient antimicrobial proteins to attack hosts and their microbiomes, plant researchers discover
Cologne, Germany Research location
Prof. Dr. Bart Thomma Lead researcher
Fungal Effector Protein Evolution Discovery focus