Whole-genome resequencing of Metarhizium robertsii

This study focuses on the whole-genome resequencing of Metarhizium robertsii, a fungus isolated from an industrial wasteland in Vieux-Charmont, France, by the Chrono-environment laboratory at University Franche-Comte. As part of the EU HORIZON-BIOSYSMO project, the research aims to uncover the genetic foundations of M. robertsii's metal tolerance. By analyzing its genome in detail, the study seeks to identify specific genes and pathways that enable the fungus to thrive in environments contaminated with heavy metals. The findings are expected to enhance our understanding of fungal adaptation and resilience, potentially leading to novel bioremediation approaches and applications in environmental cleanup efforts.