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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Fungal photobiology: visible light as a signal for stress, space and time

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Author(s):
Fuller, Kevin K. [1] ; Loros, Jennifer J. [1] ; Dunlap, Jay C. [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Geisel Sch Med Dartmouth, Dept Genet, Hanover, NH 03755 - USA
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: CURRENT GENETICS; v. 61, n. 3, p. 275-288, AUG 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 37
Abstract

Visible light is an important source of energy and information for much of life on this planet. Though fungi are neither photosynthetic nor capable of observing adjacent objects, it is estimated that the majority of fungal species display some form of light response, ranging from developmental decision-making to metabolic reprogramming to pathogenesis. As such, advances in our understanding of fungal photobiology will likely reach the broad fields impacted by these organisms, including agriculture, industry and medicine. In this review, we will first describe the mechanisms by which fungi sense light and then discuss the selective advantages likely imparted by their ability to do so. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/01229-4 - International Symposium on Fungal Stress - ISFUS
Grantee:Drauzio Eduardo Naretto Rangel
Support Opportunities: Organization Grants - Scientific Meeting