CV Lattes
Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Rio Claro. Instituto de Biociências (IB) (Institutional affiliation from the last research proposal) Birthplace: Brazil
Has experience in Microbiology, focusing on Microbiology (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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Leaf-cutting ant nests harbor a diverse microbial community, including fungi in the genus Escovopsis. These organisms are considered specific parasites of the fungus cultivated by the ants for food. Few studies have focused on the biology, diversity and evolutionary aspects of the parasite. Here, we aim to explore the diversity of Escovopsis parasites associated with leaf-cutting ants. A …
Leaf-cutting ants (genera Atta and Acromyrmex) in the tribe Attini are well-known for their ability to cultivate fungi for food. Filamentous fungi in the genus Escovopsis are specialized parasites of the ant fungal cultivar. Although several studies focused on the parasitism, little is known about the genetic diversity of the parasite. Using a collection of 49 Escovopsis strains derived f…
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