Pheromone MAPK pathway regulates the yeast-to-hypha transition in the parasitic mushroom Naematelia sinensis in a cell fusion-independent manner.

Naematelia sinensis (Jin Er), a distinctive parasitic mushroom, relies on its interaction with Stereum hirsutum for fruiting body formation. The transition from yeast to hyphae is essential for its lifecycle, facilitating both parasitism and sexual r…

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