LREA — Fusarium graminearum PH-1

Summary

FgLREA (FGRAMPH1_01G26035) on chromosome 4 of Fusarium graminearum PH-1 encodes a protein with photoreceptor activity and sequence-specific DNA-binding activity, containing GATA zinc-finger, PAS, and PAC domains. The gene is associated with rhythmic processes, regulation of DNA-templated transcription, secondary metabolism, hyphal growth, and mating, and its product localizes to both cytoplasm and nucleus. FgLREA is associated with respiration rate. Related genes in other species link the family to red light sensitivity and stomatal opening, and to virulence traits including reduced virulence and unaffected pathogenicity.