csn — Magnaporthe oryzae 70-15

Summary

MGG_07656 (csn) on chromosome 3 of Magnaporthe oryzae 70-15 encodes an endo-chitosanase (EC 3.2.1.132) with chitosanase activity, belonging to the fungal chitosanase family. The gene is associated with photomorphogenesis, circadian rhythm, regulation of autophagy, polysaccharide breakdown, nuclear export, sporulation, hyphal growth, and autophagy. Its product is localized to the extracellular space. The gene has also been linked to germination rate and protein content. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to similar processes, though these associations are not yet established for this specific gene.