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Serenella A. Sukno

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Assoc. Professor of Genetics University of Salamanca, Spain

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bioRxiv Genomics @biorxiv-genomic.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Genome-wide structural variants uncover strain-specific genes and evolutionary genomic determinants of a fungal maize pathogen www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/20…
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bioRxiv Plant Bio @biorxiv-plants.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Reduced benzoxazinoid defences favour maize beneficial colonisation by Colletotrichum tofieldiae www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/20…
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Sergio Alías Segura @seraliseg.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
📢 New paper out! Can we effectively characterize Fusarium diversity using metabarcoding? We analyzed Spanish cereal grains using ITS2 and TEF1, confirming key toxigenic species (e.g. F. langsethiae) and others often overlooked by traditional methods. Link below 👇
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Riccardo Baroncelli @riccardobaroncelli.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Thrilled to see this finally out!! Our new work suggests #Starships helped #Colletotrichum acquire the genes needed to infect lupin. A glimpse into how fungal pathogens emerge through horizontal transfer and genome reshaping. biorxiv.org/content/10.6... #Fungi #Genomics #Pathogenicity #evolution
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Serenella A. Sukno @ssukno.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
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Serenella A. Sukno on X: "Beautiful work lead by @R_Baroncelli on how a fungal plant pathogen can conquer a new host. Long fun journey with scientists from 6 European countries. https://t.co/zfSmU3dVFp https://t.co/nj0cnxZj4U" / X
Beautiful work lead by @R_Baroncelli on how a fungal plant pathogen can conquer a new host. Long fun journey with scientists from 6 European countries. https://t.co/zfSmU3dVFp https://t.co/nj0cnxZj4U
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Serenella A. Sukno @ssukno.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
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Native Fungi Present Promising Solution for Combating Almond Anthracnose in
In the relentless battle against plant pathogens, the almond industry faces an escalating threat from anthracnose, a devastating fungal disease caused by Colletotrichum godetiae. Almond (Prunus
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Sophien Kamoun @kamounlab.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Check Paola Bonfante's new book "Piante, noi e loro: Biologia, simboli, sentimenti di una relazione speciale (Intersezioni)" -- "Plants, Us, and Them: The Biology, Symbols, and Emotions of a Special Relationship" www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGC8QZCZ
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Serenella A. Sukno @ssukno.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
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Fusarium proliferatum secondary metabolism: Multi-approach metabolomics insights
Fusarium proliferatum is a toxigenic filamentous fungus that produces the harmful mycotoxins fumonisins, contaminates worldwide a broad range of crops…
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Serenella A. Sukno @ssukno.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Our latest research shows that an ancient gene duplication event drove the evolution of CgEP4, a critical effector protein that targets maize nuclei to suppress plant immunity and aid fungal colonization www.biorxiv.org/cgi/content/...
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Gene duplication drove functional divergence of two effectors in the maize anthracnose pathogen
Colletotrichum species rank among the most important fungal pathogens, threatening food security by infecting nearly all major crops worldwide. Colletotrichum graminicola , the causal agent of maize a...
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Serenella A. Sukno @ssukno.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
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Asymmetric mitonuclear interactions trigger transgressive inheritance and mitochondria-dependent heterosis in hybrids of the model system Pleurotus ostreatus
Mitonuclear interactions are crucial in governing mitochondrial function, development and responses to stress in eukaryotic organisms. In this study, we explored how varying mitochondrial haplotypes a...
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Serenella A. Sukno @ssukno.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
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A fusarioid fungus forms mutualistic interactions with poplar trees that resemble ectomycorrhizal symbiosis
Fusarium species, recognised as global priority pathogens, frequently induce severe diseases in crops; however, certain species exhibit alternative symbiotic lifestyles and are either non-pathogenic o...
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Serenella A. Sukno @ssukno.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Nice review www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Fortifying the frontier: cell wall modifications during plant immunity
The plant cell wall (CW) was long thought to be a rigid barrier encasing the plant cell and protecting it against biotic and abiotic stressors. Differ…
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Serenella A. Sukno @ssukno.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
In mind-bending twist, ‘magic’ mushrooms evolved twice independently | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
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In mind-bending twist, ‘magic’ mushrooms evolved twice independently
Study identifies entirely new suite of enzymes that can make psilocybin
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Alexandra Weisberg @weisbergaj.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
The Weisberg Lab at Oregon State University is recruiting a postdoctoral scholar in molecular microbiology to study mobile genetic element host range and transmission in microbial communities. Please see the full job description here: files-dev.cqls.oregonstate.edu/Weisberg_Lab...
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Felix Martinez @laskotillean.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
So actually potato comes from tomato! 🤯🤯 A cross between a Solanum and a tuberosum derived in the actual potatoes! (Another) Incredible work by the lab of Sanwen Huang and colaborators www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
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Ancient hybridization underlies tuberization and radiation of the potato lineage
Genomic and functional analyses reveal that the potato lineage originated from a homoploid interspecific hybridization event between the Tomato and Etuberosum lineages 8–9 million years ago. The alter...
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Serenella A. Sukno @ssukno.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
We are very happy to see some nice international commentaries on our recent publication doi.org/10.3897/imaf... For those of you who can read Spanish or Portuguese here are the links www.embrapa.br/busca-de-not... imbiv.conicet.unc.edu.ar/el-viaje-evo...
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Long-distance gene flow and recombination shape the evolutionary history of a maize pathogen
The evolutionary history of crop pathogens is shaped by a complex interaction of natural and anthropogenic factors. The fungus Colletotrichum graminicola causes maize anthracnose which results in sign...
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Genetics Society of America @genetics-gsa.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
In #GENETICS, @spicybotrytis.bsky.social‬, @jrossibarra.bsky.social‬, & colleagues identified sites under positive selection, estimated the timing of gene & locus divergence, and discovered a siRNA-mediated mechanism of silencing the reproductive barrier in #maize.🌽 Read more: buff.ly/cQFkzfP
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Florida Museum of Natural History @floridamuseum.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Modern strawberries are a hybrid between two wild species that were intentionally crossed 300 years ago. But the history of strawberries stretches back much further than that and is a lot more complicated. 🍓 Story: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/uf-s... 🍓 Study: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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UF study traces complex history of the strawberry
If you eat fruits or vegetables, how often do you think about their history? Former University of Florida post-doctoral researcher Zhen Fan did, as he traced the strawberry back over centuries. In a ...
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Serenella A. Sukno @ssukno.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
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"It Seems Like Science Fiction”: Researchers Unleash Breakthrough Tracking Technology Using Environmental DNA
Scientists have revealed a novel means of tracking everything from wildlife to the presence of illicit substances using DNA that is readily detectable in the environment.
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Remco Stam @rstam.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Are you looking for an exciting postdoc on quantitative disease resistance in Quinoa in collaboration with @kjschmid.bsky.social and others?? Apply now. The project can start as soon as possible!
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Serenella A. Sukno @ssukno.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
‘A living collective’: study shows trees synchronise electrical signals during a solar eclipse theconversation.com/a-living-col...
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‘A living collective’: study shows trees synchronise electrical signals during a solar eclipse
During a solar eclipse in a forest in Italy’s Dolomites region, scientists seized the chance to explore a fascinating question.
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Serenella A. Sukno @ssukno.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
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The Past, Present and Future of Population Genomics
Learn how population genomics has evolved, its role in health and disease and the challenges ahead.
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Leho Tedersoo @tedersoo.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
MarieCurie postdoc co-applications on offer in University of Tartu, Estonia: Fungi in reforestation AMF in agriculture Global biogeography of fungi Fungal Host/substrate specificity Human pathogens in soil, sediment, compost DNA-based taxonomy of fungi UNITE/FungalTraits further development
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Edel Pérez-López 🇨🇦 @edelplopez.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
This is so real ... I feel bad but I'm saying no more and more often because I barely have time to work on my own manuscripts if I keep accepting peer-reviews invitations. This year I have review already like 6 papers ...
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Riccardo Baroncelli @riccardobaroncelli.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Our new study reveals diverse #Colletotrichum species causing pre-harvest #apple bitter rot and Glomerella leaf spot in Italy. Findings highlight the need for targeted disease management strategies to protect apple orchards. @plantdisease.bsky.social @salvos-98.bsky.social doi.org/10.1094/PDIS...
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IMA Fungus @imafungus.pensoft.net · 05/03/2025
Researchers reveal how long-distance gene flow and recombination have shaped the global spread and evolution of Colletotrichum graminicola, a major maize pathogen, with implications for future disease outbreaks. doi.org/10.3897/imaf...
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Long-distance gene flow and recombination shape the evolutionary history of a maize pathogen
The evolutionary history of crop pathogens is shaped by a complex interaction of natural and anthropogenic factors. The fungus Colletotrichum graminicola causes maize anthracnose which results in sign...
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Riccardo Baroncelli @riccardobaroncelli.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Great session at #ECFG17 today! The #Colletotrichum workshop featured excellent talks and discussions on genetics, evolution, and host interactions. Thanks to all speakers and participants for sharing amazing science! @ecfg172025.bsky.social @henriklicht.bsky.social
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Serenella A. Sukno @ssukno.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Dr Soledad Sacristan, from @CBGP/Univ. Politécnica de Madrid, Spain presenting her results on the Comparative analysis of the transcriptome of the beneficial endophyte #Colletotrichum tofieldiae in #maize and Arabidopsis thaliana at the #ECFG17, #ecfg17, @ecfg172025.bsky.social
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Serenella A. Sukno @ssukno.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Pablo Garcia Rodriguez from the Univ. of Salamanca presenting his results on CgEP4 that encodes an #effector that plays a key role in #Colletotrichum graminicola virulence in maize and translocate to its nucleus at the #ECFG17, #ecfg17, Stop by his poster! @ecfg172025.bsky.social
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Serenella A. Sukno @ssukno.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Salvatore Iacono, from the Univ. of Bologna, presenting data at the #Colletotrichum workshop at #ECFG17, #ecfg17 on the Genomic Characterization of Pathogenicity Genes in Colletotrichum Species Affecting Apple Orchards in Northern Italy riccardobaroncelli.bsky.social @ecfg172025.bsky.social
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Sioly @siolybecerra.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
📌 #Bioinformatics-Driven Identification of Candidate Pathogenicity-Related Genes 🧬 in #Colletotrichum lupini Through Comparative #Genomics and #Effector Profiling @ecfg172025.bsky.social @riccardobaroncelli.bsky.social
PhD Student Andrea Menicucci
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Serenella A. Sukno @ssukno.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
The #Colletotrichum Workshop at the #ECFG17 started today with Dr. Michael Thon from the University of Salamanca, Spain presenting : Unraveling the evolutionary history of genetically diverged lineages of Colletotrichum graminicola. You still have a chance to see his poster tomorrow
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Serenella A. Sukno @ssukno.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
The #Colletotrichum Workshop at the #ECFG17 started today with Dr. Michael Thon from the University of Salamanca, Spain presenting : Unraveling the evolutionary history of genetically diverged lineages of Colletotrichum graminicola. You still have a chance to see his poster tomorrow
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Serenella A. Sukno @ssukno.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Plant pathogenic fungi hijack phosphate signaling with conserved enzymatic effectors | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Plant pathogenic fungi hijack phosphate signaling with conserved enzymatic effectors
Inorganic phosphate (Pi) is essential for life, and plant cells monitor Pi availability by sensing inositol pyrophosphate (PP-InsP) levels. In this work, we describe the hijacking of plant phosphate s...
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Riccardo Baroncelli @riccardobaroncelli.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
🌽 The maize pathogen Colletotrichum graminicola is shaped by long-distance gene flow and recombination, influencing its evolution and global spread. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for disease management and crop protection. 🔗 Read more here: doi.org/10.3897/imaf...
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Riccardo Baroncelli @riccardobaroncelli.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Join us for the #Colletotrichum Workshop at #ECFG17 in Dublin on 2nd March 2025! Explore the latest on genetics, evolution, host-pathogen interactions, and more. More details: ecfg17.org/ecfg17-satel... #FungalGenetics #fungi #genetics #ECFG2025
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