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Jul 2026
The transcription factor CfMBZ1 of Colletotrichum fructicola governs host penetration to mediate Glomerella leaf spot pathogenesis in apple
It is revealed that CfMBZ1 plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of Glomerella leaf spot caused by C. fructicola and regulates appressorium-mediated penetration by modulating genes involved in peroxisome biogenesis, lipid droplet metabolism, and other penetration-related pathways.
Wenkui Liu, Wenxin Shi, Yecan Pan et al.
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