Communication in Fungi
2012
Communication in Fungi
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Fabien Cottier, Fritz A. Mühlschlegel
Primary Institution: School of Biosciences, University of Kent
Hypothesis
Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying microbial communication will promote our understanding of the 'fungal communicome.'
Conclusion
Fungal communication involves various messengers and plays a critical role in biological functions such as mating and virulence.
Supporting Evidence
- Fungi use pheromones for mating, which are small peptides that help them find partners.
- Quorum sensing in fungi, like in bacteria, helps regulate their growth and behavior based on population density.
- Farnesol is a key molecule in Candida albicans that influences its growth and mating processes.
Takeaway
Fungi talk to each other using different signals like chemicals and gases, which helps them grow and reproduce.
Methodology
The review systematically discusses the sender, message, and receiver in fungal communication.
Limitations
The actual molecular mechanisms of communication remain largely unknown.
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