PYR4 — Magnaporthe oryzae 70-15

Summary

MoPYR4 (PYR4) of Magnaporthe oryzae 70-15 on chromosome 6 encodes a PaxB-like protein with lyase and isomerase activities. The gene is associated with UMP and terpenoid anabolism, as well as appressorium formation, spore germination, hyphal growth, and autophagy. It is linked to membrane localisation and the oxidative stress response. Related genes in other species connect the PaxB-like family to secondary metabolite biosynthesis, though these associations are not yet established in M. oryzae.