NSDD — Neurospora crassa

Summary

NCU01154 (NSDD, sub-1) on Neurospora crassa chromosome 5 encodes a GATA zinc-finger protein with photoreceptor activity and DNA-binding transcription activator activity. The gene is associated with positive regulation of sexual sporulation, alternative respiration, syngamy, rhythmic processes, biofilm formation, filamentous growth, appressorium formation, asexual and sexual reproduction, cell adhesion, secondary metabolism, and HOG response. It localises to chromatin, cytoplasm, and nucleus. Related genes in other species are linked to virulence phenotypes, germination rate, and hypervirulence.