Evidence for the Existence of Mating Subtypes Within the Schizophyllum commune: Mating Behavior and Genetic Divergence
Journal of Fungi,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
11(4), С. 277 - 277
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025
Schizophyllum
commune,
a
Basidiomycota
fungus
with
tetrapolar
mating
system,
serves
as
key
model
for
studying
sexual
reproduction.
In
this
study,
two
distinct
subtypes
(I
and
II)
were
identified
in
strain
20R-7-ZF01,
isolated
from
subseafloor
sediment,
which
exhibited
eight
different
interaction
phenotypes.
Intra-subtypes
colony-symmetric
interactions
(G1),
whereas
inter-subtype
crosses
yielded
colony-asymmetric
phenotypes
(G2)
reduced
number
of
fruiting
bodies.
Nuclear
migration
analysis
revealed
that
both
follow
the
same
reproductive
process,
suggesting
functional
similarities
despite
outcomes.
Gene
silencing
mating-type
loci
genes
bbp2-9
bbp2-7
within
B
locus
factors
determining
subtype
identity.
Additionally,
similar
pattern
differentiation
was
observed
five
other
S.
commune
strains
terrestrial
environments.
These
findings
highlight
genetic
diversity
challenge
classical
understanding
fungal
systems,
provide
new
insights
into
evolutionary
mechanisms
governing
fungi
systems.
Язык: Английский
The Role of Nitric Oxide in the Growth and Development of Schizophyllum commune Under Anaerobic Conditions
Microorganisms,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(4), С. 887 - 887
Опубликована: Апрель 12, 2025
Nitric
oxide
(NO)
is
a
widely
recognized
signaling
molecule
found
across
various
organisms,
yet
its
specific
effects
on
fungal
growth
and
development
under
anaerobic
conditions
remain
underexplored.
This
study
investigates
how
NO
influences
the
of
Schizophyllum
commune
20R-7-F01
environments.
The
results
demonstrated
an
increase
in
endogenous
levels
during
mycelial
basidiospore
germination.
addition
cPTIO,
scavenger,
inhibited
growth,
delayed
germination,
reduced
expression
genes
involved
highlighting
critical
role
development.
On
other
hand,
exogenous
supplementation
accelerated
facilitated
formation
primordia,
suggesting
NO’s
potential
as
key
regulator
These
findings
deepen
our
understanding
contribution
to
offer
new
perspectives
S.
communities,
shedding
light
metabolic
regulation
microorganisms.
Язык: Английский