Remarkable cellular adaptations in domesticated fungi.
Version of Record, koji-kin 麹菌 @eLife
The increase in cell volume and nuclear number of the koji-fungus Aspergillus oryzae contributes to its high enzyme productivity.
elifesciences.org/articles/107...

Cell wall remodeling in a fungal pathogen is required for hyphal growth into microspaces. #mBio This study highlights the critical role of hyphal plasticity and cell wall remodeling in the pathogenicity of Fusarium oxysporum by genetics and micro-channel devices. journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...

Our reviewed preprint on koji-fungus is out @eLife. We analyzed why Aspergillus oryzae is an excellent enzyme producer and discovered a trait, 10-fold increase in hyphal cell volume and nuclear number. Interestingly, this also applies to other industrially bred fungi.
doi.org/10.7554/eLif...

Aspergillus fumigatus secondary metabolite pyripyropene is important for the dual biofilm formation with Pseudomonas aeruginosa | mBio journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...

"Traditional sake brewing" to be registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Koji-kin Aspergillus oryzae in Koji rice, invasive growth into steamed rice grain

Fusarium oxysporum, microconidia

Fungal Olympic

Micropia, the museum of microbes in Amsterdam.