BSC1 — Verticillium dahliae

Summary

VDAG_08104, designated VdBSC1, encodes an uncharacterized protein in Verticillium dahliae (chromosome DS572713). The gene is associated with oxidative stress response, osmotic stress resistance, and toxin resistance. It is linked to biofilm formation, flocculation, cell adhesion, and mating efficiency. Phenotypic associations also include cell cycle progression through the G1/S phase transition, entry into G0 (stationary phase), cytokinesis, budding rate, endocytosis, nuclear export, mitophagy, and replicative lifespan. Additionally, VdBSC1 is associated with polyploidy, cell death rate, and vegetative growth. Related genes in other species link the family to flocculin and , as well as to beta-glucan and polysaccharide content.