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: Received: 31 July 2024 / Approved: 31 July 2024 / Online: 31 July 2024 (15:15:16 CEST)
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Rissi, D. V.; Ijaz, M.; Baschien, C. Comparative Genomics of Nectriaceae, including Freshwater Fungi Show Environment Adaptations and Conservation Strate-Gies for Fungi. Preprints2024, 2024072607. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2607.v1
Rissi, D. V.; Ijaz, M.; Baschien, C. Comparative Genomics of Nectriaceae, including Freshwater Fungi Show Environment Adaptations and Conservation Strate-Gies for Fungi. Preprints 2024, 2024072607. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2607.v1
Rissi, D. V.; Ijaz, M.; Baschien, C. Comparative Genomics of Nectriaceae, including Freshwater Fungi Show Environment Adaptations and Conservation Strate-Gies for Fungi. Preprints2024, 2024072607. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2607.v1
APA Style
Rissi, D. V., Ijaz, M., & Baschien, C. (2024). Comparative Genomics of Nectriaceae, including Freshwater Fungi Show Environment Adaptations and Conservation Strate-Gies for Fungi. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2607.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Rissi, D. V., Maham Ijaz and Christiane Baschien. 2024 "Comparative Genomics of Nectriaceae, including Freshwater Fungi Show Environment Adaptations and Conservation Strate-Gies for Fungi" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.2607.v1
Abstract
This study presents the first genome assembly of the freshwater saprobe fungus Neonectria lugdunensis and a comprehensive phylogenomics analysis of the Nectriaceae family, examining genomic traits according to fungal lifestyles. The Nectriaceae family, one of the largest in Hypocreales, includes fungi with significant ecological roles and economic importance as plant pathogens, endophytes, and saprobes. The phylogenomics analysis identified 2684 single-copy orthologs, providing a robust evolutionary framework for the Nectriaceae family. We analyzed the genomic characteristics of 17 Nectriaceae genomes, focusing on their carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes), biosynthetic gene clusters (BGCs), and adaptations to environmental temperatures. Our results highlight the adaptation mechanisms of N. lugdunensis, emphasizing its capabilities for plant-litter degradation and enzyme activity in varying temperatures. Comparative genomics of different Nectriaceae lifestyles revealed significant differences in genome size, gene content, repetitive elements, and secondary metabolite production. Endophytes exhibited larger genomes, more effector proteins, and BGCs, while plant pathogens had higher thermo-adapted protein counts, suggesting greater resilience to global warming. In contrast, the freshwater saprobe shows less adaptation to warmer temperatures and is important for conservation goals. This study underscores the importance of understanding fungal genomic adaptations to predict ecosystem impacts and conservation targets in the face of climate change.
Keywords
Nectriaceae family; Fungal lifestyles; Global warming; Genomic Adaptations
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Biology and Biotechnology
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