pelA — Fusarium graminearum PH-1

Summary

FGRAMPH1_01G12111, designated pelA, is located on chromosome 2 of Fusarium graminearum PH-1 and encodes a protein with a Pec_lyase domain. The enzyme exhibits both pectin lyase and pectate lyase activity, and is associated with pectin and polysaccharide breakdown as well as cell wall organization. The protein is localized to the extracellular space. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to reduced virulence and fusarium head blight in wheat (Triticum aestivum).