Résumé
Most classical plant hormones are also produced by pathogenic and symbiotic fungi. The way these molecules favor the invasion of plant tissues and the development of fungi inside plant tissues is still largely unknown. In this review, we examine the different roles of such hormone production by pathogenic fungi. Converging evidence suggest that these fungal-derived molecules have potentially two modes of action: (i) they may perturb plant processes, either positively or negatively, to favor invasion and nutrient uptake and (ii) they may also act as signals for the fungi themselves to engage appropriate developmental and physiological processes adapted to their environment. Indirect evidences suggest that abscisic acid, gibberellic acid and ethylene produced by fungi participate to pathogenicity. There is now evidence that auxin and cytokinins could be positive regulators required for virulence. Further research should establish whether or not fungal-derived hormones act like other fungal effectors.