Periodic Reporting for period 1 - EvolMAX (Molecular determinants of host adaptation in fungal-plant pathogens: origins and evolution of virulence effectors by genomic, phylogenetic and association mapping studies)

Emerging fungal pathogens are an increasing threat to ecosystems, global health, and food security. Increasing global trade, expansion of monocultures and climate change facilitate more pathogen encounters and opportunities for infecting new potential hosts. Host shifts and...