The putative four-transmembrane proteins RWTD1 and PRM1 differentially regulate sexual mating, symptom development, and teliospore formation in the sugarcane smut fungus
Sugarcane smut, caused by Sporisorium scitamineum, is one of the most devastating diseases of sugarcane worldwide, leading to severe yield losses and long-term agricultural impacts. Integral membrane proteins are essential components of plasma membranes, playing critical roles in molecular transport, signal transductio...