Genome Plasticity of Human and Plant Pathogenic Fungi

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will be a collection of review articles on genome plasticity across human and plant pathogenic fungi. Contributions to this issue will shed light on genome diversity and how it contributes to adaptation and evolution in diverse fungi. We welcome contributions on 1) genomic diversity within and between species or populations; 2) mechanisms of genotypic and phenotypic diversity; 3) how specific traits are influenced by genome plasticity; and 4) the role of genome plasticity on the adaptation and evolution of fungi. A special emphasis will be placed on how fungus–host interactions are shaped by fungal genome plasticity. We welcome reviews that compare genome plasticity mechanisms between ascomycetes and basidiomycetes and between human and plant pathogenic fungi. Our goal is to connect genomics research on human and plant pathogenic fungi and to broaden interdisciplinary discussions on these topics.

Dr. Anja Forche
Dr. Anna Selmecki
Guest Editors

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