Carbon source-induced changes in the physiology of the cacao pathogen Moniliophthora perniciosa (Basidiomycetes) affect mycelial morphology and secretion of necrosis-inducing proteins

• DOI: 10.4238/vol8-3gmr619
• Publication Date: 2009-08-27T09:47:21Z
• Authors: F.C. Alvim; E.M. Mattos; C.P. Pirovani; K. Gramacho; C. Pungartnik; M. Brendel; J.C.M. Cascardo; M. Vincentz
• Keywords: Agaricales

We suggest that the carbon source-dependent energy metabolism of M. perniciosa results in physiological alterations protein expression and secretion; these may affect not only growth, but also its ability to express pathogenicity proteins.