bHLHzip-type transcription factor MaHpa3 is crucial for the conidial hydrophobicity by regulating hydrophobin MaHyd2 in Metarhizium acridum

This research highlights the significant role of the bHLHzip-type transcription factor MaHpa3 as a key regulatory gene for hydrophobic traits in Metarhizium acridum, providing critical insights for understanding and leveraging the hydrophobic characteristics of pathogenic fungi.