palB — Magnaporthe oryzae 70-15

Summary

MGG_14872 (palB) on chromosome 4 of Magnaporthe oryzae 70-15 encodes calpain-9, a calcium-dependent cysteine-type endopeptidase belonging to the peptidase C2 (calpain) catalytic domain family. The gene is associated with proteolysis, signal transduction, and responses to chemical stimuli and glucose. It is also linked to appressorium formation, sporulation, and mating. Related genes in other species, such as Fusarium and Verticillium, have been linked to similar functions, though these associations are not yet established for palB itself.