#FungalFact 27:
#Aspergillus fumigatus conidia have the highest hydrophobicity among Aspergilli, thanks to the rodlet layer on their surface, encoded by the rodA gene.
This enhances their airborne dispersibility and environmental resilience.
Conidia nestled in soil can hitch a ride with swarming soil #bacteria Paenibacillus vortex, enabling efficient transport from one location to another. #FungiFriday #mushrooms #lichens #science #nature #mycology #forest #amanita #academia #phdlife #fungi