AZR1 — Verticillium dahliae

Summary

VDAG_04439, designated VdAZR1 (also known as VdPTC7, PPMA, VdPPMA), encodes a protein serine/threonine phosphatase (EC 3.1.3.16) belonging to the PPM-type phosphatase-like domain family, with metal-binding activity. The product is localized to mitochondria. In Verticillium dahliae, VdAZR1 is associated with conidium development and the upregulation of ubiquinone anabolism. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to mitochondrial protein phosphatase functions.