The Forkhead Gene is Necessary for Proper Development in .

The forkhead domain genes are important for development and morphogenesis in fungi. Six forkhead genes - have been found in the genome of the model filamentous Ascomycete . To identify the gene(s) associated with fungal development, we examined mRNA levels of these six genes and found that the level of and mRNA was significantly elevated during asexual development and in conidia.

Functions of PUF Family RNA-Binding Proteins in .

RNA-binding proteins are involved in RNA metabolism and posttranscriptional regulation of various fundamental biological processes. The PUF family of RNA-binding proteins is highly conserved in eukaryotes, and its members regulate gene expression, mitochondrial biogenesis, and RNA processing. However, their biological functions in species remain mostly unknown in filamentous fungi.