Functional association between genomic loci and specific biological traits remains lacking in many fungi, including the African tree pathogen Ceratocystis albifundus. This is mainly because of the absence of suitable ...

Polyketides are low-molecular weight secondary metabolites with diverse biological activities. Polyketide synthase (PKS) and other proteins responsible for producing these compounds are often encoded from genes that are ...

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is one of the most important commercial fruit crop in eastern Mazandaran (Iran, 35°47’N, 50°34’E). During spring 2013, distinct dark brown spots were observed on pomegranate fruits, from which ...