Obligate sexual reproduction of a homothallic fungus closely related to the Cryptococcus pathogenic species complex.

ABSTRACT: .Fungi are enigmatic organisms that flourish in soil, on decaying plants, or during infection of animals or plants. Growing in myriad forms, from single-celled yeast to multicellular molds and mushrooms, fungi have also evolved a variety of strategies to reproduce. Normally, fungi reproduce in one of two ways: either they reproduce asexually, with one individual producing a new individual identical to itself, or they reproduce sexually, with two individuals of different 'mating types' contributing to produce a new individual. However, individuals of some species exhibit 'homothallism' or self-fertility: these individuals can produce reproductive cells that are universally compatible, and therefore can reproduce sexually with themselves or with any other cell in t

SUBMITTER: Passer AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9296135 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature