Genome Dynamics in the Fungal Kingdom

The lab of Daniel Croll wants to understand how pathogens evolve to cause disease. For this, we focus mainly on major crop pathogens and investigate mechanisms of rapid adaptation. We are interested in how host resistance mechanisms are circumvented, how pesticides become ineffective, and how pathogens are able to cope with climate challenges. We take a broad view in our work and have strong interests in processes of genome evolution at all levels, from transposable element dynamics to broad species comparisons. We combine computational work with empirical analyses from the field to the bench.