Phenotypes of the <i>Fgssk2</i>, <i>Fgpbs2</i>, and <i>Fghog1</i> mutants in growth, conidiation, and plant infection.

aGrowth rate and conidiation were measured after incubating for 3 and 5 days, respectively. Mean and standard deviation were calculated from three replicates. The same letter indicated there was no significant difference. Different letters were used to mark statistically significant differences (P = 0.05). bDON/Ergosterol ratio was determined with 2-week-old rice grain cultures. Ergosterol was measured to quantify fungal biomass. cN/A, not assayed.