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Host phenology and geography as drivers of differentiation in generalist fungal mycoparasites.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Pintye Alexandra, Ropars Jeanne, Harvey Nick, Shin Hyeon-Dong, Leyronas Christel, Nicot Philippe C, Giraud Tatiana, Kiss Levente
Abstract excerpt
The question as to why parasites remain generalist or become specialist is a key unresolved question in evolutionary biology. Ampelomyces spp., intracellular mycoparasites of powdery mildew fungi, which are themselves plant pathogens, are a useful model for studies of this issue. Ampelomyces is used for the biological control of mildew. Differences in mycohost phenology promote temporal isolation between...
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