Catching cereal killers: a multi-omics approach to disentangle yeast-Fusarium interactions in the phyllosphere

Author(s):
Gouka, L. (0000-0002-3873-1525)
Published
2025
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

The overarching goal of this PhD thesis is to investigate the taxonomic and functional diversity of yeasts in the wheat phyllosphere and their interactions with the mycotoxigenic fungal pathogen Fusarium graminearum. This work combines in vitro, in vivo, and in planta bioassays with genomic, transcriptomic, and metabolomic approaches to explore the functional potential of phyllosphere yeasts for disease control and food safety.

PhyllosphereWheatYeastFusarium graminearumVolatiles2-phenylethanolDeoxynivalenol
Defense date
2025-10-15
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Raaijmakers, J.M.; Hestbjerg Hansen, L.
Advisor(s)
Cordovez, V.
Committee member(s)
Meijer, A.H.; Kovács, A.T.; Ram, A.; Turchetti, B.; Berendsen, R.L.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Institute of Biology (IBL), Faculty of Science, Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/4266952
doi
10.60602/XNTP-VW05
ISBN(s)
9789464739138
Series
NIOO-thesis
Volume in series
230

Funding

Sponsorship
Novo Nordisk Foundation