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A Close Look into the Composition and Functions of Fungal Extracellular Vesicles Produced by Phytopathogens

Marina F Maximo1, Taícia P Fill1, Marcio L Rodrigues2,3

  • 1Instituto de Química, Universidade de Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.

Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions : MPMI
|February 27, 2023
PubMed

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Fungal extracellular vesicles (EVs) are crucial in plant pathology. This review highlights recent advancements in understanding fungal EVs, their composition, and roles in plant infections.

Area of Science:

  • Plant Pathology
  • Mycology
  • Cell Biology

Background:

  • Fungal extracellular vesicles (EVs) were initially identified in human pathogens but have since become a significant area of study in plant pathology.
  • Extracellularly released vesicles from fungal plant pathogens play fundamental biological roles in plant-pathogen interactions.

Approach:

  • This manuscript provides a comprehensive review of recent progress in the field of fungal EVs.
  • The focus is specifically on EVs produced by phytopathogens, detailing their composition and known biomarkers.

Key Points:

  • Significant advancements have been made in determining the composition of EVs from phytopathogens.
  • EV biomarkers have been identified in fungal plant pathogens.
  • The production of EVs during the plant infection process has been experimentally demonstrated.

Conclusions:

  • The review synthesizes current knowledge on fungal EVs in plant pathogens, emphasizing their biological significance.
  • It highlights the rapid evolution of the field and the potential for future discoveries in fungal-plant interactions.
Keywords:
biomarkersextracellular vesiclesfungal pathogensplant infections

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