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Plant Pathogenic Sclerotiniaceae
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Plant Pathogenic Sclerotiniaceae

A special issue of Journal of Fungi (ISSN 2309-608X). This special issue belongs to the section "Fungi in Agriculture and Biotechnology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 October 2025 | Viewed by 1009

Special Issue Editors

Dr. George Karaoglanidis

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Laboratory of Plant Pathology, Forestry and Natural Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, P.O. Box 269, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Interests: fungal plant pathology; fungal biology; biological control of plant diseases
Dr. Stefanos Testempasis

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Laboratory of Plant Pathology, School of Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Interests: microbial ecology; fungal plant pathology; fungal biology; fungal diversity; plant disease management

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The fungal genera Botrytis, Sclerotinia, and Monilinia are among the most significant plant pathogens, causing devastating diseases in a wide range of crops worldwide. These fungi pose major threats to agricultural production, affecting fruit, vegetable, and field crops through their complex infection strategies and persistence in various environmental conditions. This Special Issue of the Journal of Fungi will present recent studies on plant pathogenic Sclerotiniaceae, covering aspects such as their genetics, genomics, and molecular biology, as well as host–pathogen interactions, disease epidemiology, and disease management strategies. Contributions may include research on pathogen detection and identification, omics-driven insights, population biology, ecological dynamics, and sustainable approaches to control. By bringing together the latest findings, this Special Issue will enhance our understanding of Botrytis, Sclerotinia, and Monilinia and support the development of effective disease management strategies.

Dr. George Karaoglanidis
Dr. Stefanos Testempasis
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • Botrytis spp.
  • Sclerotinia spp.
  • Monilinia spp.
  • plant pathogenic fungi
  • host–pathogen interactions
  • disease epidemiology
  • fungal genetics and genomics
  • “omic” technologies
  • disease detection and diagnosis
  • sustainable disease management

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Proteomics-Based Approaches to Decipher the Molecular Strategies of Botrytis cinerea: A Review
by Olivier B. N. Coste, Almudena Escobar-Niño and Francisco Javier Fernández-Acero
J. Fungi 2025, 11(8), 584; https://doi.org/10.3390/jof11080584 - 6 Aug 2025
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Botrytis cinerea is a highly versatile pathogenic fungus, causing significant damage across a wide range of plant species. A central focus of this review is the recent advances made through proteomics, an advanced molecular tool, in understanding the mechanisms of B. cinerea infection. [...] Read more.
Botrytis cinerea is a highly versatile pathogenic fungus, causing significant damage across a wide range of plant species. A central focus of this review is the recent advances made through proteomics, an advanced molecular tool, in understanding the mechanisms of B. cinerea infection. Recent advances in mass spectrometry-based proteomics—including LC-MS/MS, iTRAQ, MALDI-TOF, and surface shaving—have enabled the in-depth characterization of B. cinerea subproteomes such as the secretome, surfactome, phosphoproteome, and extracellular vesicles, revealing condition-specific pathogenic mechanisms. Notably, in under a decade, the proportion of predicted proteins experimentally identified has increased from 10% to 52%, reflecting the rapid progress in proteomic capabilities. We explore how proteomic studies have significantly enhanced our knowledge of the fungus secretome and the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs), which play key roles in pathogenesis, by identifying secreted proteins—such as pH-responsive elements—that may serve as biomarkers and therapeutic targets. These technologies have also uncovered fine regulatory mechanisms across multiple levels of the fungal proteome, including post-translational modifications (PTMs), the phosphomembranome, and the surfactome, providing a more integrated view of its infection strategy. Moreover, proteomic approaches have contributed to a better understanding of host–pathogen interactions, including aspects of the plant’s defensive responses. Furthermore, this review discusses how proteomic data have helped to identify metabolic pathways affected by novel, more environmentally friendly antifungal compounds. A further update on the advances achieved in the field of proteomics discovery for the organism under consideration is provided in this paper, along with a perspective on emerging tools and future developments expected to accelerate research and improve targeted intervention strategies. Full article
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Splitting Haploid Chromosomes into Different Nuclei: New Mechanisms of Adaptation in Fungi?
by Lu Liu, James W. Kronstad and Zhongshou Wu
J. Fungi 2025, 11(8), 606; https://doi.org/10.3390/jof11080606 - 21 Aug 2025
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A recent study challenges a fundamental principle of eukaryotic biology that each nucleus houses a complete genome. Two plant pathogenic fungi, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and Botrytis cinerea, exhibit a segregated pattern of haploid chromosome distribution across two or more nuclei within each cell. [...] Read more.
A recent study challenges a fundamental principle of eukaryotic biology that each nucleus houses a complete genome. Two plant pathogenic fungi, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and Botrytis cinerea, exhibit a segregated pattern of haploid chromosome distribution across two or more nuclei within each cell. The unequal distribution of the genome between nuclei suggests a coordinated system of internuclear recognition and regulation of cellular functions, a phenomenon previously associated with communication between nuclei of opposite mating type in both ascomycetes and basidiomycetes. Thus, the new study not only shatters expectations about genome biology but also opens new research avenues for understanding fungal adaptation and nuclear behavior. Full article
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