Polyketide synthases of Diaporthe helianthi and involvement of DhPKS1 in virulence on sunflower

Abstract Background The early phases of Diaporthe helianthi pathogenesis on sunflower are characterized by the production of phytotoxins that may play a role in host colonisation. In previous studies, phytotoxins of a polyketidic nature were isolated and purified from culture filtrates of virulent s...

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Main Authors: Michelina Ruocco, Riccardo Baroncelli, Santa Olga Cacciola, Catello Pane, Maurilia Maria Monti, Giuseppe Firrao, Mariarosaria Vergara, Gaetano Magnano di San Lio, Giovanni Vannacci, Felice Scala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Genomics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-017-4405-z