MC69 — Magnaporthe oryzae 70-15

Summary

MGG_02848 (MC69) in Magnaporthe oryzae 70-15 on chromosome 7 encodes an uncharacterized protein. The gene is associated with appressorium formation, interaction with the host, and secretion, and its product is localized to the extracellular space. MC69 is linked to blast disease in rice (Oryza sativa) and barley (Hordeum vulgare). Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to reduced virulence and effector activity, including apoplastic effectors, and to diseases such as anthracnose in cucurbits and stalk rot and leaf blight in maize.