PR1 — Magnaporthe oryzae 70-15

Summary

MGG_08966 (PR1) on chromosome 2 of Magnaporthe oryzae 70-15 encodes a cuticle-degrading protease belonging to the peptidase S8 subtilisin-related family, with serine-type endopeptidase activity and metal binding. The gene is associated with defense response, innate immunity, programmed cell death, and appressorium formation, as well as lignin anabolism, and proteolysis. It is linked to traits including leaf curling, lignin content, chlorophyll content, drought tolerance, and heterosis. The encoded protein is localized extracellularly. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to root dry weight, root length, and germination rate, though these associations are not established for this gene.